The Osborne Street borehole demonstrated the considerable thickness of archaeological deposits (4m deep) in this area, and also the moist, organic-rich soil conditions. The existing paving slabs and modern make-up were removed beforehand and the upper levels dug by hand to a depth of 1.2m. The borehole was drilled to a depth of 7m in 1m sections, and was 100mm in diameter. The arisings from the upper 2m of the borehole were not examined in detail. The arisings from the remaining five sections were laid out for inspection in polythene tubes. The 3-4m section was removed from the site for further sampling.

Late 16th century stake and wattle fence BF5, defined during excavations at Site B, Osborne Street in 1988-89.

Medieval building discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Medieval holy well.

A group of sherds of Thetford-type ware found in a pit on the site of St Nicholas Church in 1955.

One of two substantial medieval robber trenches on position of Roman Circus wall, recorded in 2004.

The remains of an early medieval building discovered during excavations at Middleborough (Cattle Market) in 1979.

Early C15 timber-framed house, converted to public house late C19 and shop mid C20.

Eight sherds of 16th to 19th century AD pottery and 39 sherds of 19th to 20th century pottery, all unstratified, were recovered during a small excavation by Colchester Excavation Committee in 1975-76. See MCC5164 for main record.

3 Medieval houses and 6 pottery kilns were uncovered.