An archaeological evaluation on the west side of St John’s abbey precinct wall, along Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex: February 2002

Three test-trenches were dug on the west side of St John’s abbey precinct wall along Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex. The trenches were excavated to allow a structural engineer to assess the condition and stability of the structure. The three test-trenches exposed the face of the precinct wall, showing it to be in varying states of condition and preservation, with evidence of previous patches and repair work.