Trial trenching by M. Germany at Moulsham Lodge, 1997 - EEX53105
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7129 0550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL70NW |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
01 Oct 1997 - 31 Oct 1997 between
Description
Carried out by Germany, M./ Oct. 1997. An archaeological evaluation by geophysical survey (EEX53104) and trial trenching at Moulsham Lodge determined that about 10 hectares of land to the immediate South East of Princes Road is largely devoid of archaeological features and finds, other than those already recorded on the EHER.
NRHE data transfer:
Trial trenching and geophysical survey in advance of a large residential development revealed three medieval fishponds mapped in 1591.
Sources
- <1> SEX60660 Report: Germany, M. and Wardill, R.. 1997. Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation by Geophysical survey and Trial Trenching.
- <2> SEX62086 Article in serial: Bennett, A.. 1998. Archaeology in Essex 1997. Essex Archaeology and History. 29. 194-215. Germany, M., p.197.
- <3> SEX76945 Serial: Society for Medieval Archaeology. 1998. Medieval Archaeology, Volume 42. p.124.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 5709 Probable site of sixteenth century fish ponds, Moulsham Lodge (Monument)
- EHER 20894 Site of Second World War floodlight, Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1221101
- Archaeological Investigations Project: C.22.2832