Trial trenching by ECC Field Archaeology Unit for the 'Transport Interchange' at Southend Airport, Rochford, 2005 - EEX54710
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8762 8915 (74m by 286m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ88NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
01 Aug 2005 - 04 Aug 2005 between
Description
Trial trenching in advance of the proposed construction of a multi-modal transport interchange facility at Southend Airport. Nine trenches were excavated using a mechanical excavator with a toothless bucket. The trenches measured 1.9m wide and range from 17.5m to 37m long.
NRHE data transfer:
Site code: RFSA05. Evaluation in advance of proposed multi-modal transport interchange facility construction revealed prehistoric pits and two 15th-16th century ditches. Information from OASIS Online Form.
Sources
- --- SEX66775 Evaluation Report: Germany, M.. 2005. Transport Interchange, Southend Airport, Rochford, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 46224 15th/16th century ditches, 'Transport Interchange', London Southend Airport (Monument)
- EHER 82777 Prehistoric pits, Transport Interchange, London Southend Airport (Monument)
Finds (1)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1433639
- Archaeological Investigations Project: C.81.854
- OASIS: essexcou1-9859