Post-medieval well and ditches on land to the rear of 237- 255 High Street, Epping (EHER 17694)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 1997 recorded two ditches, possibly the remains of drainage or boundary ditches and a well.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4601 0225 (32m by 49m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EPPING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 1997. Trial trenching.
Post-medieval activity was represented by two ditches, possibly the remains of drainage or boundary ditches and a well. The well lies centrally within the backplot and has a clay lining and domed brick capping. <1>
Documentary and cartographic: marked 'P' (pump) on OS first edition map. <2> <3>
Evidence suggests the well was in existence by 1838 and was still in use up to the late 19th century. Post-medieval and modern disturbance may to some extent account for the paucity of medieval features (see EHER 17693). <1>