Watching brief by Colchester Archaeological Trust at 9 London Road, Maldon, 2016 - EEX59116

Approximately 12m of foundation trenches were dug by the contractors using both a mechanical excavator and by hand. All groundworks were undertaken under archaeological supervision. The trenches measured 0.5m wide by 1.1-1.2m deep. NRHE data transfer: Site code: MD55. Archaeological monitoring and recording was carried out at 9 London Road, Maldon, Essex in advance of the construction of a rear extension. The development site is located within the 10th century Saxon burh and the burh ditch is thought to run along the length of the property. Monitoring revealed patches of compacted dirty gravel, possibly forming a metalled yard or street surface, cut by three post-medieval pits. No trace of the burh ditch was identified. Accession no: COLEM:2016.80. Information from OASIS Online Form.