Evaluation by Time Team, New Hall, Boreham, Chelmsford, 2009 - EEX56838

Trench 1 produced evidence for several phases of activity. A number of probably prehistoric pits was found as well as remains of a presumably medieval structure. The main body of evidence was represented by the extant brick foundation walls of Tudor Gatehouse and related remains of cobble surface. Trench 2 revealed substantial brick foundations for the south eastern corner of the Tudor Chapel, along with altar foundations walls and related construction debris. Evidence for mortar floor sub-base and extensive levelling was found. Probable medieval occupation layers were partially exposed beyond Tudor structures. The evidence for extensive World War II bomb damage was also found. Trench 3 revealed extensive brick foundations for the western façade wall and two bay windows of the western range of the Palace. Two small internal brick 'wet rooms' and related drains was also exposed immediately behind the West facade. A large modern pit containing large amount of worked stone resulted from the bomb damage was found in the north-eastern part of the trench.