15th/16th century ditches, 'Transport Interchange', London Southend Airport (EHER 46224)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2005 recorded two large 15th/16th century ditches filled with domestic rubbish, including shell and animal bone, and large amounts of medieval and 15th/16th century pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8761 8925 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2005. Trial trenching.
Two large 15th/16th century ditches filled with domestic rubbish, including shell and animal bone, and large amounts of medieval and 15th/16th century pottery. The ditches and finds suggest that a medieval to 15th/16th century settlement lay beyond the far north end of the development area. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX66775 Evaluation Report: Germany, M.. 2005. Transport Interchange, Southend Airport, Rochford, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching.