Medieval features at the new stables, Edwins Hall (EHER 47140)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation in 2005 recorded a 13th century pit, ditch and structural features.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8117 9940 (16m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODHAM FERRERS AND BICKNACRE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March-October 2005. Archaeological excavation.
Residual pottery recovered from a buried medieval topsoil indicates that there was some settlement activity in the vicinity in the 12th century. The earliest archaeological features, dating to the 13th century, include a pit, a ditch and a small number of structural features, comprising post-holes, stake-holes and beam slots. The structural features suggest that by the 13th century there was a building or buildings on the site which predated the construction of the moats. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX69013 Report: Ennis, T.. 2005. Edwin's Hall, Woodham Ferrers: archaeological excavation and monitoring.