Medieval ditch and well at Belmont House (EHER 47611)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2011 revealed two features of medieval date. These were a north-south aligned ditch that may represent the rear property boundary to a habitation fronting Belmont Hill, and an elongated water filled feature which could be interpreted as the eroded remains of an unlined well.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5219 3431 (6m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2011. Trial trenching.
The site is located in the grounds of Belmont House, on the east side of Belmont Hill, towards the northern end of Newport. The site lies within a sensitive archaeological area of Newport focused on the Saxon and medieval town.
The current investigation revealed two features of medieval date. These were a north-south aligned ditch that may represent the rear property boundary to a habitation fronting Belmont Hill, and an elongated water filled feature which could be interpreted as the eroded remains of an unlined well. <1> <2>