18th to 19th century farm at Great Sailing Hall (EHER 19055)
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Summary
Late 18th and 19th century farm documented in a building survey in 1999. A 1999 watching brief also uncovered some evidence of the 19th century farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7000 2572 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SALING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- COW HOUSE (Late 19th century to Modern - 1897 AD (post) to 2050 AD)
- PIGGERY (Late 19th century to Modern - 1867 AD to 2050 AD)
- CART SHED (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- BARN (Late 18th century to Modern - 1767 AD to 2050 AD)
- SHED (Late 20th century to 21st century - 1967 AD to 2050 AD)
- BARN (Mid 20th century to 21st century - 1933 AD to 2050 AD)
- HAY BARN (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- POULTRY HOUSE (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1767 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SOAKAWAY (19th century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
1999. Building survey.
Building Recording at Sailing Farm, before the conversion of farm buildings to housing. Recording of 12 agricultural buildings including a barn dating from the late 18th century, 19th century piggery, cart shed, hay barn, and machine shed. <1>
1999. Watching brief.
A later watching brief was observed to assess the survival of earlier buildings, revealed evidence of the former chicken house and 19th century soakaway or cess pit. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60877 Building Recording Report: Letch, A.. 2000. Great Sailing Hall Farm - Building Recording and Archaeological Watching Brief.