Trial trenching by D.H. Trump at Blunt's Hall, Witham, 1958 - EEX26409

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Grid reference	TL 8076 1436 (point)
Map sheet	TL81SW
Civil Parish	WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

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TRIAL TRENCH

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Date

01 Jan 1958 - 31 Dec 1958 at some time

Description

Three trial trenches were dug in 1958 to assess whether this was the site of the Edward the Elder's burh. NRHE data transfer: Finds accession No: 113.58.

Sources

--- SEX26412 Article in serial: Trump, D.H.. 1961. Blunt's Hall, Witham. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1. 37-40.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 8192 Earthwork remains of 12th century moat and ringwork enclosure, and probable site of 12th century manor or castle, Blunts Hall (Monument)

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NRHE UID: 637834

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