Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 192: summary

An archaeological watching brief at 'Bonds', 14-15 North Hill, Colchester, Essex: October 2001-April 2002
by Orr, K (with contributions from Crummy, N)

Date report completed: 07/07/2002
Location: Colchester town centre, Essex
Map reference(s): TL99402546
File size: 972 kb
Project type: Watching brief
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: Medieval, post-medieval, ceramic building materials

Summary. Observations were made during groundworks associated with the repair of the medieval building (formerly 'Bonds') at 14-15 North Hill, Colchester, Essex. Under the floorboards of the building, previous floor surfaces and the original medieval ground-level were exposed. Timber and brick foundations were revealed and there was evidence of the underpinning of wooden sole plates with peg-tile. A wall and a vaulted ceiling to a cellar dating to the late 17th or 18th century was exposed. The groundworks did not impact on any Roman remains.