Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1738: summary

Archaeological evaluation on land adjacent to 42 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2US: November 2021
by Harvey Furniss (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton)

Date report completed: November 2021
Location: Land adjacent to 42 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2US
Map reference(s): TM 00443 25095 (centre)
File size: 9932 kb
Project type: Evaluation
Significance of the results:
Keywords: Smythies

Summary. An archaeological evaluation (one trench) was carried out on land adjacent to 42 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, Essex in advance of the construction of a single three-bedroom detached dwelling and associated groundworks. The development site is located within an area of significant archaeological remains including East gate of the Roman town and a small number of Roman cremation urns located c 270m northwest of site. A post-medieval/modern garden feature was uncovered.