An archaeological evaluation at 7 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, Essex: July 2003

Two small trial-trenches were excavated in the garden of 7 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, Essex. A probable Roman deposit was recorded in one trench which had been cut by a large ditch which may be Roman or post-medieval in date. The presence of a small amount of residual Roman tile and pottery would be expected from a site in this location, but it does not signify actual Roman settlement on the site itself. Residual 13th- to 14th-century pottery may indicate medieval activity in the vicinity.