Monument record MCC8568 - Colchester - Queen Street

Summary

Foundation trenches for extension to offices, c.2m deep, cut dark topsoil, presumably a combination of an accumulation of ?topsoil and ?post medieval pits.

Location

Grid reference TL 9996 2518 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Foundation trenches for extension to offices, c.2m deep, cut dark topsoil, presumably a combination of an accumulation of ?topsoil and ?post medieval pits. THe only feature noted was a post medieval (probably Victorian) soakaway or cellar at the E end of the site. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- DESC TEXT: Brooks, H. 2005. A desk-based assessment of the archaeological remains around the Central Clinic, East Lodge Court, High Street, Colchester. June 2005.
  • <1> DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. pg 989.

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Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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