2nd-4th century activity including timber and later masonry building (inside Second Walled Enclosure) at Bishop's House (GC24), Great Chesterford (EHER 45202)

An archaeological excavation in 1999 recorded five distinct phases of 2nd-4th century Roman activity at Bishop's House (formerly the Country Club). In the fourth phases a timber-framed building was constructed, and later replaced by a masonry structure in the fifth phase (later 4th century). The excavation revealed evidence for activity within the Second Walled Enclosure (EHER 13922).

1999. Archaeological excavation. A well-stratified, dated sequence representing occupation outside of the limits of the Roman town from the 2nd century to the 4th century. The excavation lies within the area of a possible Second Walled Enclosure (EHER 13922) to the SE of the walled town. Five phases of activity were identified: 1. 2nd century or earlier - an industrial or agricultural use; 2. Mid-late 2nd century - first indication of occupation in the form of gravel surfaces, boundary ditches, a well and possible structural remains; 3. Late 2nd century-mid 3rd century - levelling and sealing of Phase 2 features; 4. Late 3rd-4th century - construction of a timber-framed building (Building I); 5. Later 4th century - replacement of Building I with one of masonry footings (Building II). <1> See also <2>.