Element record MCC9286 - Two Roman pits within precinct wall of Temple 2, St Helena School, Colchester
Summary
Two pits (F2 and F3) containing Roman pottery and animal bone were identified during a watching brief of narrow gas trench (450mm wide x 600mm deep), within the precinct of Temple 2, to connect to the new science and food technology building.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9874 2580 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Two pits (F2 and F3) containing Roman pottery and animal bone were identified cut into natural (L5). They were both large features measuring 4m and 2m across respectively. Neither was fully excavated.<1>
A lot of residual Roman material was recovered from L2, c.400mm thick above the natural L5.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <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.
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Record last edited
Feb 29 2016 12:19PM