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Archaeological watching briefs at Abbey House, St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EZ: March 2013- June 2014 |
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Colchester Archaeological Trust online report series
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Abstract: |
Significant medieval and later remains were recorded in 2013-14 during the redevelopment of the Abbey House site, which lies to the south of St John's Green in Colchester. Little or no definite evidence for Roman deposits was identified during the watching brief, although a quantity of residual Roman finds was recovered from later contexts. Remains probably associated with St John's Abbey included the abbey precinct walls, several other building foundations, and a lime pit. During machine-trenching in the north-eastern corner of the site, approximately 70 pieces of stone were unearthed; many of which were carved and were probably derived from abbey buildings. Among the later remains uncovered were a post-medieval well and several Victorian brick features, including a soakaway, two storage tanks, and the foundations of a greenhouse. A Second World War air-raid shelter with a connecting corridor to Abbey House was also recorded. |
Author: |
Donald Shimmin
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Publisher: |
Colchester Archaeological Trust
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Colchester Borough Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2017
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Abbey House, St John's Green |
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Essex |
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Colchester |
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COLCHESTER |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 599700, 224720 (Easting, Northing)
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colchest3-231265 |
OBIB: |
CAT Report 892 |
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A4 comb-bound report
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Created Date: |
09 Nov 2018 |