Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1056: summary

Archaeological evaluation, monitoring and recording at the former Essex County Council Offices (Altnacealgach House), Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3UR: May-December 2016
by Laura Pooley (with contributions from Stephen Benfield)

Date report completed: January 2017
Location: the former Essex County Council Offices (Altnacealgach House), Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3UR
Map reference(s): TL 9812 2469 (c)
File size: 3,363 kb
Project type: Archaeological evaluation, monitoring and recording
Significance of the results: negative
Keywords: Altnacealgach House

Summary. An archaeological evaluation, monitoring and recording were carried out at the former Essex County Council Offices (Altnacealgach House), Park Road, Colchester, Essex in advance of and during the conversion and extension of the existing house into residential apartments, the construction of a gatehouse dwelling and associated access, car-parking, landscaping, and related works. Despite being located in an area of known Roman burials and occupation remains, no significant archaeological features or horizons were present.