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Undated pits and Medieval pottery, 7 Spring Lane, St Osyth (EHER 46647)

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Summary

An archaeological evaluation by Channel 4’s Time Team. Two possible intercutting pits were uncovered. One pit contained a fragment of medieval pottery

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Location

Grid reference TM 1233 1561 (point)
Civil Parish ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX

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Description

An archaeological evaluation by Channel 4’s Time Team Area 2. A series of test pits and trial trenches in a number of buildings in the town. Test pitting at 7 Spring Road Test involved test pits 13 and 18. No. 13 contained modern disturbance and was abandoned. No. 18 contained two possible intercutting pits. One pit contained a fragment of medieval pottery. The overlying dark brown silt was thought to represent a separate pit and contained both medieval and modern ceramics. In a separate layer were found charcoal flecks, oyster shell, and a band of brick rubble. <1>

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Sources

  • <1> Evaluation Report: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. St Osyth, Essex. An Archaeological Evaluation of the Town of St Osyth and an Assessment of the Results.. pg 19.

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