Post medieval ditch and undated features, Ardleigh (EHER 18317)
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Summary
Six features were observed. One a broad pit or cutting at the western end of the trench, was post medieval.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0543 2832 (181m by 123m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Watching brief, 1999
A 157m long trench 60cm deep and 30cm wide was excavated along the southern boundary of the Ardleigh Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM199). Six features were observed. One a broad pit or cutting at the western end of the trench, was post medieval. Three were ditches or pits of indeterminate but possibly early date as they may line up with cropmarks. The remaining features were of questionable archaeological significance. A small quantity of Roman pottery was recovered from the subsoil, as was a flint blade that had possibly been retouched. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52621 Watching Brief Report: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 1999. A Watching Brief on an Electricity Cable Trench at Ardleigh, Essex.