Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 157: summary

An archaeological watching brief at 26 Oaks Drive, Colchester, Essex: June and September 2001
by Orr, K

Date report completed: 17/10/2001
Location: Lexden, Colchester, Essex
Map reference(s): TL98772511
File size: 149 kb
Project type: Watching brief
Significance of the results: Neg
Keywords: Iron Age, Roman pottery, industrial centre

Summary. Observations were made during the groundworks for the construction of an extension to the house and a new garage. No features of archaeological significance were found. The excavations did not extend below modern made-up ground. The small quantity of late Iron Age and Roman pottery from the spoil heap are expected given the close proximity of the site to Roman and Iron Age industrial and settlement sites.