Trial trenching by Archaeological Solutions at land south of Quicksie Hill, Wendens Road, Arkesden, 2019 - EEX59437
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4832 3477 (136m by 176m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL43SE |
| Civil Parish | ARKESDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeological Solutions
Date
04 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2019
Description
Evaluation in 2019 found struck flint to medieval potter. Each trench contained at least one archaeological feature and the number of features increased from the north to the southern sector of the site. An equal number of discrete (pits and post holes) were present compared to linears (ditches and gullies). The dated features were consistently medieval (11th – 12th, late 11th – early 13th ; and mid 12th – early 13th century), and were present in Trenches 3, 4 and 5.
Sources
- <1> SEX73857 Evaluation Report: Archaeological Solutions. 2019. Land South of Quicksie Hill, Wendens Road, Arkesden.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- EHER 81384 Later prehistoric cremations at land south of Quicksie Hill, Wendens Road, Arkesden (Monument)
- EHER 49445 Medieval agricultural settlement at land south of Quicksie Hill, Wendens Road, Arkesden (Monument)
- EHER 81385 Roman pit at land south of Quicksie Hill, Wendens Road, Arkesden (Monument)