Element record MCC9285 - Gravel surface within precinct wall of Temple 2, St Helena School, Colchester

Summary

Several patches of compacted gravel (L4, at least 50mm thick) , interpreted as part of a gravel surface within the temple precinct. The surface was defined during a watching brief of seven narrow drainage and electricity trenches (450mm wide x 600mm deep) with three manholes to link the new science and food technology building (immediately to the north) to existing infrastructure. These intermittent gravel patches were also recorded during the 2014 excavation of the new science and food technology building (CAT Report 825), where they were identified as part a gravel surface within the temple precinct.

Location

Grid reference TL 9884 2583 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

The surface was defined during a watching brief of seven narrow drainage and electricity trenches (450mm wide x 600mm deep) with three manholes to link the new science and food technology building (immediately to the north) to existing infrastructure.<1>

These intermittent gravel patches were also recorded during the 2014 excavation of the new science and food technology building (CAT Report 825), where they were identified as part a gravel surface within the temple precinct.<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Pooley, L.. 2016. An archaeological watching brief at St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE August - September 2015. CAT Report 916.
  • <2> EXCAV REPORT: Parmenter, Pip & Holloway, Ben. 2015. Archaeological excavation at St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester. October - November 2014. CAT Report 825.

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Record last edited

Feb 29 2016 12:13PM

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