Prehistoric pits, Pond 1824 and Strip Widening, M25025.11, Junction 27 to 30 of the M25 (EHER 48976)
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Summary
Several small prehistoric pits and ditches as well as natural features and evidence of disturbance were recorded. The pits appeared to form a broad arcing north-west to south-east alignment extending for around 100m. All the pits contained flint dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age and Bronze Age pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5782 8295 (272m by 673m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAVESTOCK, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. Strip, map and sample excavation.
Several small pits and ditches as well as natural features and evidence of disturbance were recorded.
The pits appeared to form a broad arcing NW-SE alignment extending for c.100m. All the pits contained flint dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age and Bronze Age pottery.
The ditches were dated to the post-medieval period by finds and map regression although only one of the ditches was visible on the OS first edition map. One ditch contained a residual flint sherd of a Mesolithic microlith.
No other archaeological remains 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> 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.