Medieval pit and pond on land South of Gate Marsh House, Church Road (EHER 49565)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2017 recorded a single pit containing pottery dating from the 11th-14th century and 15-16th century pond.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8508 9722 (17m by 8m) Basemapping changed since <1>. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH FAMBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June 2017. Trial trenching.
The evaluation trenches revealed two features, a pit and the possible remains of a pond. Pottery retrieved from the fill of the pit suggest a medieval date ranging from the 11th century through to the 14th century and the pond suggested 15th to 16th century. <1>
Finds
- SHERD / JUG / SHERD / SHERD (Early 11th century to Late 16th century - 1001 AD to 1599 AD)
- SHERD / JUG / SHERD / SHERD (Early 11th century to Late 16th century - 1001 AD to 1599 AD)
- SHERD / JUG / SHERD / SHERD (Early 11th century to Late 16th century - 1001 AD to 1599 AD)
- SHERD / JUG / SHERD / SHERD (Early 11th century to Late 16th century - 1001 AD to 1599 AD)
- ROOF TILE / ROOF TILE / BRICK / TILE (Roman to Late 19th century - 43 AD to 1900 AD)
- ROOF TILE / ROOF TILE / BRICK / TILE (Roman to Late 19th century - 43 AD to 1900 AD)
- ROOF TILE / ROOF TILE / BRICK / TILE (Roman to Late 19th century - 43 AD to 1900 AD)
- ROOF TILE / ROOF TILE / BRICK / TILE (Roman to Late 19th century - 43 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Sources
- <1> SEX74024 Evaluation Report: Schofield, Z.. 2017. Archaeological Evaluation on Land south of Gate Marsh House, Church Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6LU.