Trial trenching by Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit at Anchor Cottage, The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, 2007 - EEX54815
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9523 9552 (28m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ99NE |
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
26 Mar 2007 - 27 Mar 2007 throughout
Description
Two trial-trenches, one measuring 15m long by 1.6m wide and one 8m long by 1.6m wide, were stripped by a mechanical excavator with a broad toothless bucket.
NRHE data transfer:
Two trenches excavated on the site of a new dwelling, recording 18th century evidence for the construction of the quay. Information from OASIS Online Form.
Sources
- --- SEX67735 Evaluation Report: Germany, M.. 2007. Anchor Cottage, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex: Archaeological evaluation by trial-trenching.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 46280 Late 17th to mid 18th century made ground, and possible jetty at Anchor Cottage, the Quay (Monument)
Finds (9)
- STAKE (Late 17th century to Early 18th century - 1667 AD to 1732 AD)
- SHERD (Early 17th century to Late 18th century - 1601 AD to 1800 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Late 17th century to Early 18th century - 1680 AD to 1710 AD)
- MILLSTONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS / OYSTER SHELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS / OYSTER SHELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHERD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT / NAIL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT / NAIL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1455634
- OASIS: essexcou1-25976