Element Group record MCC9339 - Roman features in the entrance to B Sports Ground, Abbey Field, Colchester
Summary
Two Roman features, one pit and the other a pit or possible grave cut, were observed in the side of a drainage trench.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9942 2438 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An archaeological strip, map and sample was carried out at B Sports Ground Entrance Drive, Abbey Field, Circular Road North, Colchester during a drain replacement. Two Roman features (a pit and pit/grave-cut) were identified in the side/cut of the drainage trench. Post-medieval pit or linear feature F2 cut
Roman pit F3. A relatively straight-sided featured, F5, is either a Roman pit or may possibly represent the remains of a Roman grave-cut. It measured 0.5m wide by 0.4m deep.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72917 EXCAV REPORT: Pooley, Laura. 2016. Archaeological strip, map and sample, B Ground Entrance Drive, Abbey Field, Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SU. CAT Report 971.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 21 2016 12:27PM