Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1971: summary

An archaeological evaluation at Winsley's Charity, 22 Winsley Square, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2AU: August 2023
by Laura Pooley (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton)

Date report completed: August 2023
Location: Winsley's Charity, 22 Winsley Square, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2AU
Map reference(s): TM 00807 24030 (centre)
File size: 7963 kb
Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. An archaeological evaluation (two trial-trenches) was carried out at Winsley's Charity, 22 Winsley Square, Colchester, Essex in advance of the demolition of the existing dwellings and the construction of new flats for charitable almshouses. The historic core of Winsley's Charity, to the north of the development site, is Grade II listed and dates from the Charity's foundation in 1728. Archaeological evaluation revealed a significant depth of modern layers (0.65-0.8m thick) sealing natural ground level. Two modern features, two undated tree-throws and an undated ditch were the only features present.