Undated pits at 'Fairview', Carmen Street, Great Chesterford (EHER 46543)

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Summary

Archaeological monitoring of groundworks to a house extension revealed modern dumps containing household debris and possible pits that were devoid of artefacts.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5055 4304 (31m by 22m)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PIT (Unknown date)

Description

January-February 2004. Watching brief. The archaeological features that were revealed during the monitoring of a house extension fell into two categories: modern dumps containing household debris and possible pits that were devoid of artefacts. Of possible interest are a deposit of sawn bones; these may represent butcher's waste, or waste from some sort of craft production. <1> See also <2>.

Finds

ANIMAL REMAINS (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX68162 Watching Brief Report: Semmelmann, K.. 2004. Fairview, Carmen Street, Great Chesterford, Essex: archaeological monitoring report.
<2> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 71, p.237.

Related Events (1)

Archaeological Intervention: Watching brief by The Heritage Network Ltd (Baldock) at 'Fairview', Carmen Street, Great Chesterford, 2004 (Ref: HN450) (EEX55005)

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