Trial trenching and test pitting by Essex County Council at Elm Cottage, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, 2009 - EEX56662
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5040 4319 (16m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Essex County Council
Date
22 Oct 2009 - 26 Oct 2009 between
Description
An archaeological evaluation in advance of two propsoed extensions to the existing building. A trial trench measuring 3.2m x 0.6m was hand-excavated along the proposed south-eastern footing of the music room extension. A 1m x 1m test pit was also hand-excavated in the area proposed for the new kitchen/bedroom extension.
NRHE data transfer:
Evaluation in advance of proposed extensions revealed the foundations of the Roman Town Wall.
Sources
- <1> SEX70366 Evaluation Report: Sparrow, P.. 2009. Elm Cottage, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Essex: an archaeological evaluation.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 83507 Post-medieval wall and outbuilding at Elm Cottage, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford (Monument)
- EHER 83506 Section of 4th century town wall at Elm Cottage, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1510443
- OASIS: essexcou1-66048
- Archaeological Investigations Project: C.22.1002