Colchester Archaeological Trust
CAT Report 1529: summary
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Archaeological evaluation at Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough, Essex, CO5 7RS: March 2020
by Dr Elliott Hicks
(with contributions from Chris Lister, Ben Holloway, Sarah Carter)
Date report completed: March 2020
Location: Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough, Essex, CO5 7RS
Map reference(s): TL 95519 15419 (centre)
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Project type: Evaluation
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Summary.
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough, Essex in advance of the construction of a private fishing lake. The site is located near to a number of ancient monuments, most significantly the Great Wigborough 'henge'. Despite being located in an archaeologically-sensitive area, however, no archaeological remains were encountered.