Probable medieval coaxial field system, north of The Street (EHER 48552)
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Summary
A medieval ditch dating to the 14th or 15th century were excavated. Aligned to these were a further two undated ditches, probably associated with the same co-axial field-system.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8828 0058 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LATCHINGDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
January-June 2011. Watching brief.
Three ditches oriented east-west were identified in Area 3 of the pipeline excavation. Two of the ditches could not be dated but were similar in dimension (around 1.6m wide and 0.5m deep) and had similar fills. The third ditch produced sherds of Red Ware pottery of the 14th or 15th century. It is therefore possible that these relate to the medieval farmstead documented here before the use of this land for Bridgeman's Farm. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72645 Watching Brief Report: Brittain, M. and Hutton, J.. 2011. Latchingdon Growth DG5 Scheme, Anglian Water: Archaeological monitoring and recording. p.6.