Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1444: summary

Archaeological monitoring at 40 Churchfields, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QN: July 2019
by Dr Elliott Hicks (with contributions from Chris Lister, Ben Holloway, Sarah Carter)

Date report completed: July 2019
Location: 40 Churchfields, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QN
Map reference(s): TM 00858 12807
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Project type: Monitoring
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Summary. Archaeological monitoring was carried out at 40 Churchfields, West Mersea, Colchester Essex during groundworks for a rear and side extension and a garage. The site lies within a known area of Roman occupation and medieval remains associated with the nearby church of St Peter and St Paul and site of a medieval priory. Despite being located in an archaeologically-sensitive area, no significant archaeological remains were encountered.