Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 2059: summary

Archaeological monitoring at 61 Endsleigh Court, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QS: May 2024
by Dr Elliott Hicks and Laura Pooley (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton)

Date report completed: June 2024
Location: 61 Endsleigh Court, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QS
Map reference(s): TL 98178 25190
File size: 3,219 Kb kb
Project type: Archaeological monitoring
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Summary. Archaeological monitoring and recording was carried out at 61 Endsleigh Court, Colchester, Essex during groundworks for the construction of a rear extension. The site is located on the edge of the Scheduled Monument at Sheepen and close to several known Roman kilns. Monitoring revealed a large assemblage of Roman pottery from a context that, within the confines of the foundation trench, proved difficult to interpret but could be a layer or large pit. The quantity of pottery, its fabric make-up and condition suggests that the assemblage consisted of waste material from nearby pottery production sites.