Paleochannel, Dairy House Farm, Mistley (EHER 47768)
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Summary
No archaeological features were encountered during trial trenching in advance of the construction of a conservation lake. However, an undated palaeo-channel was identified in one of the trenches. It almost certainly indicates that little or no human activity was occurring within the immediate area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1155 3105 (30m by 35m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MISTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In advance of the construction of a conservation lake, a 4% evaluation by six trial trenches located no archaeological features. However, an undated palaeo-channel was identified in one of the trenches. Its fills, which contained a low density of charcoal fragments, almost certainly indicate that little or no human activity was occurring within the immediate area as the channel was filling up. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX70188 Evaluation Report: Holloway, B. and Brooks, H.. 2010. Archaeological and palaeo-environmental assessment at Diary House Farm, Mistley.