Archaeological excavation by Maldon Archaeological Group at Hazeleigh Hall Wood, Hazeleigh, 2024 - EEX64253

MAHG was invited by the landowners, to advise upon and investigate a linear bank feature that runs South to North within the western area of Hazeleigh Hall Wood. A site visit was undertaken on the 13th October 2024 to provide a visual assessment (EEX64254), and it was agreed that a more detailed site investigation would be require. It was noted that in view of the tree density it would not be possible to carry out a geophysical survey prior to any intrusive evaluation of the bank. MAHG members attended site on the 17th November and 1st December 2024 and inserted an investigative trench across the bank feature to determine its nature and construction, including evaluation of any finds that may arise during the excavation. A 7.5 metre long by 1m wide trench was inserted across the bank, and a sondage was inserted within the main trench measuring approximately 5.5m long by 0.5m wide.