Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 722: summary

Archaeological monitoring around Roman Circus House, off Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex - February 2012-July 2013
by Mark Baister (with contributions from -)

Date report completed: August 2013
Location: around Roman Circus House, off Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex
Map reference(s): TL 9942 2461
File size: 3,174 kb
Project type: Archaeological monitoring
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: Roman, circus

Summary. Seven archaeological watching briefs were carried out by the Colchester Archaeological Trust (CAT) around Roman Circus House from February 2012 to July 2013. The site is located south of Colchester town centre just off Circular Road North (NGR TL 9942 2461). All seven watching briefs were primarily negative, with only three observed features being of any archaeological merit. One pit, one ditch and one pathway(?) were observed, all dating from the Roman period. No other features of archaeological interest were uncovered.