Archaeological excavation and watching brief by ECC Field Archaeology Unit at Bishop's House (former Country Club), Great Chesterford, Essex, 1999 - EEX64197
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5058 4268 (8m by 14m) Digitised using Fig. 1 in <1> |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
19 Apr 1999 - 14 May 1999 between
Description
An archaeological excavation prior to the construction of a swimming pool at Bishop's House. The excavation was mainly targetted at the footprint of the swimming pool although a further programme of archaeological monitoring was maintined during the excavations of the strip foundations assocaited with the encompassing building.
NRHE data transfer:
Small-scale excavation in advance of swimming pool construction revealed Roman activity east of the walled core of the town.
Sources
- <1> SEX63136 Excavation Report: Garwood, A.. 2002. Bishops House (former Country Club), Great Chesterford, Essex: Archaeological excavation.
- <2> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 123, p.245.
- <3> SEX76587 Article in serial: Bennett, A. (ed.). 2000. Archaeology in Essex 1999. Essex Archaeology and History. 31. 210-232. Garwood, A., p.218.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 45202 2nd-4th century activity including timber and later masonry building (inside Second Walled Enclosure) at Bishop's House (GC24), Great Chesterford (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1340897