Possible Saxon to medieval village or monastery to the east of Church of St Botolph, Hadstock (EHER 46541)
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Summary
A contour survey in September 2004 confirmed the existence of significant earthworks.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5595 4472 (98m by 95m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HADSTOCK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2004. Geophysical survey.
The results of the contour survey confirm the existence of significant earthworks in the field to the east of the Church of St Botolph. The contours and information from the walkover suggest a series of raised platforms and associated hollow ways. A set of earthworks aligned east-west across the field appear to share the same alignment as the church and there may be a topographical relationship. Need archaeological investigation to date them. Thought to possibly be a deserted medieval village or the monastery of St Botolph. <1>
Further earthworks existed to the south east (PRNs 4850-1) but are now ploughed away. Late Saxon pottery recovered from the area (PRN 4850).
See also: <2>