Trial trenching and archaeological excavation by Essex County Council Field Archaeology Group at Saltcote Mill, Heybridge, 1997 - EEX54172

The excavation took place in two phases, starting with the excavation of four trial trenches (A-D). Trenches A and B were located on the site of the original maltings and Trenches C and D were located in the south-western corner of the site, on an unbuilt area where prehistoric remains were expected. Trenches A and B revealed archaeological remains, and the area around them was opened for archaeological excavation. Trenches C and D revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest. NRHE data transfer: Site code: HYSM 96. Excavation of two areas ahead of residential development and following building survey revealed structural remains of the original late 18th/19th century maltings complex. Further trenches excavated to the south and west of the site found no evidence for the suspected prehistoric activity.