Trial trenching by Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust at Dovercourt site (west side), Spital Road, Maldon, 2002 - EEX61988
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8474 0697 (79m by 65m) Copied from EEX55642. |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL80NW |
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust
Date
01 Feb 2002 - 28 Feb 2002 between
Description
Six trial trenches were excavated to provide a 10% sample of the area of proposed development. Three trenches each measured 30m x 1.8m, the trench in the postulated location of the burh ditch (EHER 7766) was 30m x 2.5m, and two further trenches were 15m x 1.8m. Trenches were mechanically excavated using a 180° wheeled excavator (JCB) fitted with a smooth bladed ditching bucket.
NRHE data transfer:
Site codes: MD.31; MD.32. Six trenches excavated in advance of proposed development on either side of Spital Road, recording a large medieval pit on the projected line of the earlier burh defences as well as a Roman pit. Funded by Countryside Properties Plc. See Event 1377361 for subsequent excavation.
Sources
- --- SEX68978 Evaluation Report: O'Brien, L.. 2002. Dovercourt Site, Spital Road, Maldon, Essex: An Archaeological Evaluation.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- EHER 81862 Early medieval residual pottery, Dovercourt Motors site (west side), Spital Road (Find Spot)
- EHER 47089 Medieval quarry pits, Dovercourt Motors site (west side), Spital Road (Monument)
- EHER 81861 Roman pit, Dovercourt Motors site (west side), Spital Road (Monument)
Finds (6)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1360196
- OASIS: archaeol7-35444
- Archaeological Investigations Project: C.22.F018