Archaeological monitoring at 58a Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AF: August 2021

CAT Report 1705: summary

by Ben Holloway (with contributions from Sarah Veasey and Laura Pooley)

Summary

Observation of groundworks was undertaken for a two-storey side extension as the site lies within the western part of the Late Iron Age oppidum as defined by a system of defensive dykes, close to the route of both Grimes Dyke and the Triple Dyke. Three modern services crossed the site but there were no archaeological features or finds.

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Location

58a Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AF

Map Reference

TL 96087 25187 (centre)

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