Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1021: summary

Archaeological monitoring and recording at 112 Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AP: August-September 2016
by Laura Pooley (with contributions from Stephen Benfield)

Date report completed: October 2016
Location: 112 Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AP
Map reference(s): TL 9890 2455 (c)
File size: 3,363 kb
Project type: Archaeological monitoring and recording
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: demolition material

Summary. Archaeological monitoring and recording was carried out at 112 Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex in advance of the construction of a rear extension. The development site is located within an area of archaeological significance which includes Roman burials. A significant depth of modern layers was identified (approximately 0.53-1.6m thick), underneath which was a layer of demolition material containing crushed brick/tile and mortar. It is uncertain if this layer is of a Roman date.