Post-medieval boundary ditches and undated charcoal pits, Pond 1683, M25007.09, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 48958)
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Summary
Three pits, all containing a charcoal rich fill, were excavated.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5387 9516 (176m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAVESTOCK, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. Strip, map and sample.
Three pits, all containing a charcoal rich fill, were excavated. The natural clay beneath all the pits showed evidence of scorching suggesting that the charcoal was burnt in situ. There was no obvious use or dating for the pits although one contained small fragments of slag and burnt flint.
Two ditches extended NE-SW and NW-SE and were machine excavated. They were c. 2m wide with evidence of root disturbance. Both ditches appear on the first edition OS map. This map shows trees flanking the sides which would explain the root disturbance.
No other archaeological deposits were encountered. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72957 Monograph: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K.. 2015. Excavations Along the M25 - Prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon Activity between Aveley and Epping, Essex.
- <2> SEX72958 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4 Post-excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <3> SEX76126 Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <4> SEX76080 Report: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K. and Lawrence, S.. 2014. Prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon activity between Junctions 27 and 30 of the M25 motorway, Essex: Publication Report.