Monument record MCC5589 - Watching brief at Upper Castle Park Colchester
Summary
Watching brief at Upper Castle Park Colchester at the Summerhouse and the rotunda
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9986 2536 (89m by 80m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An archaeological watching brief took place during conservation work on the summerhouse and the rotunda in the Upper Castle Park, Colchester. Significant Roman or norman remains were not identified. Post-medieval deposits included a brick feature pre-dating the summerhouse. <1>
Also see HER 31081 and 31078
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX68717 DESC TEXT: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 2008. Watching brief at Upper Castle Park, Colchester.
Finds (6)
- BODY SHERD (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- RIM SHERD (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- BODY SHERD (Early Medieval Colchester I. to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 410 AD to 1900 AD)
- RIM SHERD (Early Medieval Colchester I. to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 410 AD to 1900 AD)
- VESSEL (Early Medieval Colchester I. to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 410 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM