Monument record MCC8542 - Colchester - Castle Gardens (NE of Duncan's Gate)
Summary
In 1978 work began erecting private houses over a large backfilled quarry pit (Everetts brickyard).
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0008 2563 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1978 work began erecting private houses over a large backfilled quarry pit (Everetts brickyard). The S boundary of the pit coincided closely with that of the new housing estate, therefore there was unlikely to be any further disturbance of the archaeology. Various Roman graves were found. <1> Given the proximity of this site to Saxon artefacts and bones found in 1971 and 1972 by a metal detector user (PRN13763) it is possible that some of the skeletal remains could have been of Saxon date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX36612 DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. pg 860.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM