Trial trenching by Oxford Archaeology East at Boreham Feeder Station, Chelmsford, 2016 - EEX59591
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7472 1012 (148m by 286m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL71SW |
| Civil Parish | BOREHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Oxford Archaeology East
Date
14 Jun 2016 - 17 Jun 2016 between
Description
Five trenches were excavated to confirm the presence of former railway workers cottages within the site. Demolition layers associated with these buildings were encountered. Possible garden features were also recorded. A small palaeochannel of the Boreham Brook was recorded in Trench 1 at the west of the site.
Sources
- --- SEX74063 Evaluation Report: Stocks-Morgan, H.. 2016. Archaeological Evaluation at the Boreham Feeder Station, Chelmsford, Essex.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- EHER 83261 Probably post-medieval quarry pit, Boreham Feeder Station (Monument)
- EHER 83260 Probably prehistoric palaeochannel, Boreham Feeder Station (Monument)
- EHER 83262 Site of 19th century railway cottages, Boreham Feeder Station (Monument)
Other References
- OASIS: 256256