Trial trenching by M.R. Petchey at Barnard's Yard, Saffron Walden, 1975 - EEX1824
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5373 3850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL53NW |
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1975 - 31 Dec 1975 at some time
Description
Permission was obtained for trial excavation, by Mr M.R. Petchey on the site of recently demolished maltings. The primary aims of the work were a, to ascertain if any stratified medieval deposits survived along the Church Street frontage; and b, to locate and investigate two parallel linear features seen by Maynard in the sides of sewer trenches across the site’s entrance from High Street. Accession No: 1977.196.
Sources
- <1> SEX1877 Article in monograph: Bassett, S.R., Drury, P.J. and Limbrey, S. in Bassett, S.R.. 1982. Saffron Walden: excavations and research 1972-80: The excavations on medieval sites. CBA Research Report. pp.64-66.
Other References
- NRHE UID: 637613