Trial trenching by J. Hope and R. Bale at 4 London Road, Braintree, 1985 - EEX21181
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7544 2287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL72SE |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1985 - 31 Dec 1985 at some time
Description
A trial excavation revealed over 3m of archaeological deposits, the earliest feature being a 1st century AD ditch. This was sealed by a series of clay floors, one of which had an oven set into it, belonging to a building with stone footings. Traces of later timber buildings were noted.
Sources
- <1> SEX54388 Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1986. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 17. 3(17). p 158.
Other References
- NRHE UID: 656450