Trial trenching by Oxford Archaeology East at land at Weeley, Tendring, 2021 - EEX60561
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1502 2213 (543m by 647m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM12SE |
| Civil Parish | WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Oxford Archaeology East
Date
01 Jan 2021 - 08 Feb 2021 throughout
Description
A total 144 trial trenches measuring 30m long by 1.8m wide were excavated by a 20 tonne 360 degree excavator fitted with a toothless ditching bucket. All trenches and spoil heaps were scanned with a metal detector to assist in the recovery of dateable material. Due to poor site conditions, it was not possible to fully investigate the remains found in all the trenches. An additional 18 geoarchaeological trial pits were excavated to assess the Palaeolithic potential of the site.
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- EHER 80367 Early 19th century Napoleonic barracks on land at Weeley (Monument)
- EHER 80364 Late Bronze Age ring ditch, urned cremation and features at land at Weeley (Monument)
- EHER 80366 Late Iron Age to Roman settlement remains at land at Weeley (Monument)
- EHER 80363 Late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic features and finds assemblage at land at Weeley, Tendring (Monument)
- EHER 80365 Middle Iron Age subrectangular enclosure and ring ditch at land at Weeley (Monument)
Finds (4)
Other References
- OASIS: oxfordar3-418135