20th century rubbish pits at Timbers, Manor Lane, Great Chesterford (EHER 18907)

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Summary

Five 20th century pits were recorded during a watching brief in 2000.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5097 4273 (40m by 43m)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

RUBBISH PIT (20th century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)

Description

February 2000. Watching brief. Ahead of the construction of an extension and small barn, 170 m2 was stripped of sub soil. Five 20th century pits were found. <1> See also <2>.

Sources

<1> SEX59435 Watching Brief Report: Bray, S.. 2000. Timbers, Manor Lane, Great Chesterford, Essex: observation & recording report.
<2> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 95, p.241.

Related Events (1)

Archaeological Intervention: Watching brief by The Heritage Network at Timbers, Manor Lane, Great Chesterford, 2000 (Ref: HN263) (EEX52746)

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