An archaeological watching brief on geotechnical boreholes and test-pits (Phase 4): Colchester Garrison PFI site (August 2001)

An archaeological watching brief was carried out during hand-digging of geotechnical boreholes and test-pits at the Colchester Garrison PFI site. No features or finds of archaeological significance were revealed. The majority of the finds from the test-pits were post-medieval in date, with a notable lack of medieval artefacts. Roman pottery or tile was retrieved from 5 out of 37 boreholes and test-pits monitored. This did not come from any defined features and was mixed in with post-medieval and modern material, indicating that archaeological remains had been disturbed.