Iron Age pits and post holes at Elsenham Quarry, Pledgdon Green (EHER 48392)
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Summary
A watching brief in 2013 identified a series of prehistoric pits and post holes of Iron Age date.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5516 2657 (256m by 292m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Watching brief.
A total of three pits, four postholes or slots and an old hedge line were found cut into the natural boulder clay. The features were scattered over a wide geographical area and no relationships could be established. Where pottery was present it dated to the Iron Age. A single flint might be Mesolithic with others more generally dated to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX71801 Excavation Report: Elliott, G.. 2014. Elsenham Quarry Extension, Pledgdon Wood, Elsenham.