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
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1233 1561 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
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>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68272 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.