Archaeological monitoring and recording at 43 Alan Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LB – May 2017

Archaeological monitoring and recording were carried out at 43 Alan Way, Colchester, Essex during the construction of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.
The site is located within the Late Iron Age oppidum of Camulodunum,
which was defined by a system of defensive dykes. One of these dykes, Heath Farm Dyke Middle, extends NE/SW through the garden of the property immediately to the S/SE of 43 Alan Way. Despite this proximity to Heath Farm Dyke Middle, the only archaeological features to be exposed were two undated pits and a tree-throw hole.