Medieval pit, 35 High Street, Brentwood (EHER 48556)

Trial trenching in 2004 revealed the truncated remains of a medieval pit. The shallow depth of the feature indicates that any associated medieval occupation layers have been truncated and therefore the potential for the survival of further activity relating to the medieval period across the site is considered low.

2014. Trial trenching evaluation. A truncated medieval feature was identified in the area of trench 2, with a shallow fill containing 13th-14th century ceramic sherds. Both trenches 1 and 2 revealed evidence of significant groundwork having been carried out across the site and it is estimated that over 1m of stratigraphy has probably been truncated, judging by the diminished depth of feature. However, the survival of the base of the medieval pit adds to the record of contemporary activity within the Historic Town Centre Conservation Area. The shallow depth of the feature indicates that any associated medieval occupation layers have been truncated and therefore the potential for the survival of further activity relating to the medieval period across the site is considered low. <1>