Evaluation by Channel 4’s Time Team, at St Osyth Creek, 2004 - EEX55429
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1131 1557 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM11NW |
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Time Team Videotext Communications
Date
11 May 2004 - 14 May 2004 between
Description
Evaluation comprising geophysical survey and trial trenching recorded evidence for the Saxo-Norman and medieval port town, as well as later industrial activity back from the riverfront. The archaeological evaluation was conducted by Channel 4’s Time Team. Two principal areas included ;
Area 1: a timber structure on the north bank of the first meander of the St Osyth creek and an arable field to the north of the creek.
Area 2: a series of test pits and trial trenches in a number of buildings in the town.
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (9)
- EHER 2907 Finds and features from churchyard of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, St Osyth (Monument)
- EHER 9017 Medieval earthwork, Warren Farmhouse (Monument)
- EHER 25658 Nos 8-14 (alternate) Spring Road (Listed Building)
- EHER 46646 Posthole and Prehistoric to Medieval finds, The Red Lion (Monument)
- EHER 2839 St Clere's Hall (Monument)
- EHER 25645 The Kings Arms Hotel (Listed Building)
- EHER 25666 The Old House and Little Priory (Listed Building)
- EHER 46647 Undated pits and Medieval pottery, 7 Spring Lane, St Osyth (Monument)
- EHER 25653 White Hart Inn (Listed Building)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1408580
- OASIS: gsbprosp1-23026