Archaeological monitoring and recording at 19 Roddam Close, Colchester, CO3 3UN: February-March 2025

Key Points

• The aim was to monitor and record archaeological findings during construction activities at a historically significant site.
• Conducted archaeological monitoring and recording during groundworks for two-storey extensions.
• Followed specifications outlined in the project brief and written scheme of investigation (wsi).
• Encountered only modern remains including a soakaway, concrete platform, and pit.
• No significant archaeological findings were identified despite the proximity to a Roman cemetery.