Archaeological watching briefs and an excavation in Balkerne Passage and Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex: June-November 2006
CAT Report 395: summary
by Brooks, H (with contributions from Benfield, S; Crummy, N)
Summary
This site lies immediately north-east of the Balkerne Gate, and in Insulas 17a and 17b of the Roman town. In connection with the rebuilding of the Mercury Flats residential block, two watching briefs were held on the excavation of two pipe trenches. These revealed a number of Roman wall lines, floors, and gravel surfaces.
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Location
Colchester town centre, Essex
Map Reference
TL99282523