Post-medieval field boundaries, Pond 1787 and Strip Widening, M25020.11, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 48971)
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Summary
Within the pond and adjacent strip widening area six post-medieval linear ditches were recorded. These were interpreted as field boundaries.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5885 8678 (219m by 447m) |
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Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. Strip, Map and Sample.
No archaeology was present within the strip widening area north of the pond.
Within the pond and adjacent strip widening area six linear ditches were recorded all, except one, arranged parallel on an ENE-WSW alignment. The northernmost ditch was the remains of an existing field boundary hedge and ditch.
Two postholes one either side of the recorded boundary ditch were excavated. The are most likey post-medieval to modern although no dating evidence was found.
No other archaeological deposits were encountered. <1> - <4>
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> 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.
- <4> SEX76126 Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design.