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> SCC72810 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> SCC72749 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