Medieval pottery, 132 Newland Street, Witham (EHER 46331)
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation by trial trenching recovered medieval pottery from the topsoil.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8190 1425 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
May 2005. Trial trenching.
An archaeological evaluation carried out on the site of a proposed development at 132 Newland Street, Witham. No cut archaeological features were identified but a former topsoil layer contianed 14th to 15th century pottery. Thought to be undeveloped during the medieval period as it would have been susceptible to flooding. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX70416 Evaluation Report: Robertson, A.. 2005. 132 Newland Street, Witham, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching.