Undated ditches at Olivias, Dunmow Road (EHER 48242)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2014 recorded a series of ditches on site, with minimal dating evidence. However, it is feasible that they are prehistoric field ditches cut by a later Roman or medieval ditch.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5722 2115 (58m by 63m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAKELEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2013. Trial trenching.
The evaluation consisted of four trenches, three measuring 20.00m x 1.80m and one measuring 24.00m x 1.80m. Natural clay with chalk inclusions was recorded on site overlaid by a silty subsoil and topsoil. A series of ditches was recorded on site, with minimal dating evidence. However, it is feasible that they are prehistoric field ditches cut by a later Roman or medieval ditch. <1>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX71320 Evaluation Report: Fidler, T.. 2013. Land Adjacent to The Olivias, Dunmow Road, Takeley, Essex: An Archaeological Evaluation Report.