Monument record MCC5439 - EDF Energy site, Osbourne Street, Colchester
Summary
Medieval and later features, including foundations and a wood lined drain were revealed.
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 9988 2487 (7m by 20m) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The evaluation trenches revealed that significant archaeological deposits of medieval and later date survive on the site. Organic material such as wood, bone and leather were well preserved due to the damp, anaerobic soil conditions, which are unusual for Colchester. A medieval wood-lined drain and 'dark earth' associated with stake-holes and foundations. Rebuilding of the plots continued in the post-medieval and modern periods.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX65626 EXCAV REPORT: Shimmin, D. 2006. An archaeological evaluation at the EDF Energy site, Osbourne Street, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 378.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM