Monument record MCC8742 - Colchester Borough Car Parks, Sheepen Road
Summary
Eight test pits in the Colchester Borough Council lorry and car parks revealed no clear deposits or finds of archaeological significance to depths of around 2m below present ground levels.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9913 2555 (125m by 135m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Eight test pits in the Colchester Borough Council lorry and car parks revealed no clear deposits or finds of archaeological significance to depths of around 2m below present ground levels. However, a ?water deposited sandy clay layer at the base of some of the pits could be of medieval origin and contain preserved organic material. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX43400 EXCAV REPORT: Benfield, S. unknown. Arch. Evaluation at the Colchester Institute Playing Field.... Colchester Arch. Trust Rep. ref. CAT-SB-11-96.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM