Later prehistoric ditches and pits, and undated features, Barling Hall Quarry, Barling Magna (EHER 9875)

Watching briefs and archaeological excavation in 1977 recorded several ditches and pits which could not be attributed a finer date than to the later prehistoric period.

1977. Watching brief and archaeological excavation. Flintwork found could only be attributed generally to a later prehistoric date with the exception of fragments of two Acheulian hand axes (see EHER 9876). Ditch and pit-like features recognised by the presence of charcoal flecking and/or crushed tile and pottery proved impossible to follow or relate to other features lacking these indicators. Area 1 feature 2, an irregular east-west ditch, contained later prehistoric flint. Also in Area 1 feature 6, a small straight-sided, flat-bottomed circular pit contained two abraded sherds of flint-gritted pottery; not closely dateable within the prehistoric period. Other undated features may be prehistoric. <1>