10th-13th century ditches and pits, outer bailey of Rayleigh Castle, Mill Hill (EHER 17995)
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation found early medieval archaeological features within the area of the outer bailey of Rayleigh Castle.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8064 9092 (44m by 51m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November-December 1997. Test pitting.
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken within the boundaries of the Outer Bailey of Rayleigh Castle (EHER 13586), in the vicinity of the Windmill (EHER 26377) and adjacent Hall. Six test pits were excavated, four of which were found to contain archaeological deposits/ features. The earliest of these deposits produced finds dated to the 10th-13th centuries which suggest that the associated features are early medieval in date. A large proportion of the evaluation area was found to have been cleared of soils, possibly as the result of construction during recent decades, reducing the likelihood of archaeological remains surviving. <1>
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX60622 Evaluation Report: Wardill, R.. 1998. Mill Hill Site, Rayleigh, Essex. Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 419161
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SW 5