Archaeological excavation and watching brief by D.A.G. Gadd at All Saints' Churchyard, Great Chesterford, 1999 - EEX52745
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 506 427 (1m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Essex County Council
Date
17 May 1999 - 18 May 1999 between
Description
The project consisted of hand excavation, down to subsoil of 1m x 1m trench, directly adjacent to the south eastern end of the churchyard wall, that runs parallel to Church street. The remains of the Roman wall which was hypothesised to run under the existing church wall was located in the trench.
NRHE data transfer:
1x1x1m trench dug next to south-east end of churchyard wall. Remains of a Roman wall thought to continue under the existing 18th century wall found.
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 18906 Roman wall (NE corner of Second Walled Enclosure) at the gateway to All Saints Churchyard (GC25), Great Chesterford (Monument)
- EHER 83286 Section of Roman wall (NE corner of Second Walled Enclosure) in the wall plate of The Old Vicarage, Church Street, Great Chesterford (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1353137
- Archaeological Investigations Project: E.22.4013