Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 378: summary

An archaeological evaluation at the EDF Energy site, Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex: June-July 2006
by Shimmin, D

Date report completed: 08/08/2006
Location: Colchester, Essex
Map reference(s): TL99882488
File size: 680 kb
Project type: Evaluation
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: Medieval, animal bone, Roman pottery, anaerobic soil, wooden feature, ceramic building materials, medieval and later buildings, leather, St Botolph's Brook

Summary. An archaeological evaluation at the EDF Energy site, Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex revealed significant deposits of medieval and later date, including foundations and a wood-lined drain. Roman remains probably survive in the northern half of the site, but were below the depth to which it was possible to excavate. However, a quantity of Roman finds was recovered in later levels as residual material.