Pot-medieval pits and well on land rear of 6-8A South Street, Rochford (EHER 45128)
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Summary
Three post-medieval pits and a post-medieval well were found during a watching brief in 2003.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8762 9046 (15m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2003. Watching brief.
Eight features were identified during the excavation. These consisted of three post-medieval rubbish pits, a post-medieval well, post-medieval brickwork, a modern concrete footing and natural features. The material from the rubbish pits appears to be of a domestic or light industrial nature, expected in domestic midden deposits in yards and gardens, such as pottery, glass fragments and animal bone. Domestic activity is also indicated by the well. The brickwork appears to be the footprint of an outbuilding dating to the post-medieval period. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX62914 Watching Brief Report: Holloway, B.. 2003. Archaeological monitoring and recording at the rear of 6-8a South Street, Rochford, Essex. Feb-March 2003.