Monument record MCC8585 - 22 Crouch Street, Colchester

Summary

Excavation prior to construction of a new road in 1971.

Location

Grid reference TL 9925 2490 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Excavation prior to construction of a new road. Trial excavation in 1971 in the garden of 22 Crouch Street. Topsoil was at least 2m in depth. In the upper metre of soil the tops of four pits were detected of C15-C16 date. Since the site was in the area of the proposed roundabout, and was not going to be disturbed, excavation ended. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. pg 785.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 3 2017 7:39AM

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