Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 317: summary

An archaeological watching brief at 83-88 East Hill (Belgrave Place), Colchester, Essex: August 2004-April 2005
by Orr, K (with contributions from Brooks, H)

Date report completed: 06/06/2005
Location: Colchester, Essex
Map reference(s): TM00232529
File size: 981 kb
Project type: Watching brief
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: medieval, post-medieval, wooden feature, ceramic building materials, Roman pottery, oyster tank

Summary. A watching brief was carried out during groundworks for a residential development at nos 83-88 East Hill (Belgrave Place), Colchester, Essex. Land Lane and the western part of the site appear to have been raised within the last two centuries. Within the eastern part of the site, there was evidence of medieval and post-medieval occupation to the rear of nos 83-85 East Hill, including a length of a medieval wall-plinth and a timber-lined tank or cellar. Evidence of later post-medieval or modern occupation was also recorded.