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CAT Report 2081: summary

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Archaeological monitoring and recording at B Sports Ground, Abbey Field, Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SX: March-June 2024
by Emma Holloway (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton)

Date report completed: August 2024
Location: B Sports Ground, Abbey Field, Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SX
Map reference(s): TL 9950 2430
File size: 5,298 kb
Project type: archaeological monitoring and recording
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Summary. Archaeological monitoring and recording was carried out at B Sports Ground, Abbey Field, Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex during groundworks for the replacement of a hammer and discus throwing cage. The development site is located within the Abbey Field conservation area and close to significant archaeological remains including Roman burials and the Roman circus. However, only one post-medieval feature was encountered during the groundworks.