Trial trenching by Pre-Construct Archaeology at land adjacent to Dutch Cottage, Sturmer Road, Birdbrook, 2015-2016 - EEX60507
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7059 4296 (180m by 146m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL74SW |
| Civil Parish | BIRDBROOK, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Pre-Construct Archaeology
Date
08 Jul 2015 - 08 Feb 2016 occasionally
Description
Two phases of trial trenching investigated land adjacent to Dutch Cottage in advance of development at the site. The first phases consisted of one 10m long trench and three test pits, measuring 2m by 2m, 1.8m by 2.5m and 1.8m by 1.8m. The second phase consisted of one 10m long trench and one 7m long trench. All excavation was carried out using a six-ton tracked mechanical excavator fitted with a 1.6m-wide toothless ditching bucket. No archaeological finds or features were recovered.
Sources
- <1> SEX75459 Evaluation Report: Slater, M.A.. 2016. Land Adjacent to Dutch Cottage, Sturmer Road, Birdbrook, Essex: An Archaeological Evaluation.
Other References
- OASIS: preconst1-217227
- NRHE UID: 1609586