Geophysical survey and archaeological excavation by Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit at Langford Hall Farm, 1995 - EEX54382
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8407 0927 (202m by 96m) Hand-drawn from Fig. 2 in <1> |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL80NW |
| Civil Parish | LANGFORD, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
01 Aug 1995 - 30 Aug 1995 between
Description
A geophysical survey and excavation in advance of the construction of a reservoir in an area where aerial photographs show a large complex of ring ditches and enclosures. The geophysical survey and first phase of a three-phase excavation was undertaken in August 1995, and areas 1 and 2 were selected for excavation following an initial scan. The geophysical survey covered a two hectare area using a fluxgate gradiometer.
NRHE data transfer:
Geophysical survey was followed by an excavation, (1075707). Finds to go to Colchester Museum.
Sources
- <1> SEX65259 Excavation Report: Roy, M. and Heppell, E.. unknown. A prehistoric landscape at Langford Hall reservoir, near heybridge: excavations 1995-6.
- <2> SEX76636 Article in serial: Bennett, A. and Gilman P.J. (ed.). 1996. Archaeology in Essex 1995. Essex Archaeology and History. 27. 261-276. Cooper-Reade, H., pp.268-269.
- <3> SEX65258 DESC TEXT: Cooper-Reade, H.. 1996. SMR Summary.
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- EHER 81846 Late Iron Age to Roman enclosure and field system, Langford Hall Reservoir (Monument)
- EHER 81845 Mesolithic flint, Langford Hall Reservoir (Find Spot)
- EHER 45968 Middle Iron Age enclosures and ditched trackway, Langford Hall Reservoir (Monument)
- EHER 7870 Multi-period cropmark complex at Langford Hall Farm and Reservoir (Monument)
- EHER 7871 Probable Neolithic to Bronze Age barrow cemetery, Langford Hall Reservoir (Monument)
Finds (2)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1075706