Holloway, B. (2012). Archaeological monitoring (watching brief) At 6 Meadow Lane, West Mersea, Essex September 2011 - February 2012. Colchester Archaeological Trust. https://doi.org/10.5284/1082367. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological monitoring (watching brief) At 6 Meadow Lane, West Mersea, Essex September 2011 - February 2012
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Series:		 Colchester Archaeological Trust online report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological Watching brief was carried out between September 2011 and February of 2012, in accordance with a brief issued by Colchester Borough Council Archaeological Officer (CBCAO). Archaeological monitoring was carried out during all the intrusive groundwork associated with the removal of the existing property and the new build work (ie, removal of existing foundation beams (after demolition of the former bungalow), ground reduction for construction of a piling mat, excavation of the piles themselves, and the subsequent excavation of the foundation beams for the new dwelling). No significant archaeological material or features were identified. A thin topsoil horizon was removed during the initial demolition and level reduction, which directly sealed a natural sand/clay matrix. Material upcast from the piling indicated no archaeological activity. Foundation beams were cut 500mm into the sand/clay matrix. Ground level on Meadow Lane appears to be substantially lower that that to the immediate north, and it seems likely that there has been terracing between Meadow Lane and Pharos Lane. Further terracing is evident on the south side of Meadow Lane, as ground level drops toward the seafront. It is likely that this terracing has removed any archaeological features or horizons which may have existed.
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Author:		 B Holloway
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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:		 2012
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Site: 6 Meadow Lane
County: Essex
District: Colchester
Parish: WEST MERSEA
Country: England
Grid Reference: 610550, 224710 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: colchest3-401873
OBIB: CAT Report 629
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Note:		 A4 loose leaft comb bound
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Created Date:		 22 Oct 2020