Site of late 18th century house, 'Churchyard House', south-west corner of St Nicholas' churchyard, Canewdon (EHER 46072)
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Summary
The remains of a post medieval building were uncovered in the corner of the churchyard during a watching brief in 2006.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8965 9451 (5m by 8m) Copied from 3rd ed OS map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2006. Archaeological excavation.
During excavation of a pit to contain a modern septic tank a large brick-built structure with a window was uncovered. The bricks dated the building to the 18th century and a quantity of decorated 19th and 20th pottery was found inside. It is likely to be a cellar. A map of 1788 (D-DU 743) shows a building on this site, later called Churchyard House. The building was still extant until at least 1922 but seems to have been demolished some time before 1974. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65744 Watching Brief Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2006. Excavations in the SW corner of the churchyard of Saint Nicholas Church, Canewdon.