18th and 19th century ceramic land drains, Blue House Farm Nature Reserve (EHER 19586)
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Summary
Systematic drainage in the form of parallel furrows which are probably infilled trenches containing ceramic land drains. A watching brief undertaken in 2016 found evidence of 18th and 19th century drainage.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8648 9695 (1086m by 683m) Using Fig.9. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH FAMBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March-May 1999. Fieldwalking survey.
Systematic drainage in the form of parallel furrows; they are probably infilled trenches containing ceramic land drains. In one instance, on the southern side of the fleet, these furrows cut into the base of a counter wall of mid 19th century date. <1>
2016. Watching brief.
A watching brief found evidence of 18th and 19th century drainage. <2>