18th century graveyard, Church of St Mary (EHER 34567)
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Summary
A pipe trench in the churchyard revealed many redeposited fragments of human charnel. A soakaway also revealed many intercut graves. The likely date of the graves would be early 18th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0539 2954 (59m by 82m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Excavation, 2006
A pipe trench in the churchyard revealed many redeposited fragments of human charnel. A soakaway also revealed many intercut graves. The likely date of the graves would be early 18th century. <1>
They are associated with the Parish Church of St Mary which has 14th century components (the west Nave) and a 15th century west tower and south porch. A large part of the church was rebuilt in 1885.
Photographs of the church <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX66217 Excavation Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2006. Report on the excavation of a soakaway in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Ardleigh, Essex..
- <2> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. pp. 21-22.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 16 frames, 6/1986.