Archaeological evaluation at Alderman Blaxill County Secondary School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DQ: September 2017
CAT Report 1167: summary
by Dr Elliott Hicks (with contributions from Stephen Benfield, Lisa Gray MSc MA ACIfA Archaeobotanist)
Summary
An archaeological evaluation (consisting of five trial-trenches) was carried out at the Alderman Blaxill County Secondary School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex in advance of the demolition of the existing school and erection of a new secondary school with
associated works. The evaluation uncovered a gravel surface which may represent the Gosbecks-Colchester Roman road. In addition, the evaluation revealed eight undated features, ie three ditches, three tree-throw holes and a possible linear/natural feature.
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Location
Alderman Blaxill County Secondary School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DQ
Map Reference
TL 9763 2324 (c)