Eighteenth century made-ground layer at Shore House, The Quay (EHER 49644)
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Summary
Monitoring of new extension revealed 18th century layer of made ground.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9519 9553 (7m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2020. Watching brief.
Shore House is an 18th-century Grade II listed building (EHER 25029) which lies in the historic core of Burnham-on-Crouch, which has its origins in the medieval period. Excavation of the site revealed an 18th-century layer of made ground which was presumably laid as part of the construction of Shore House. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74200 Watching Brief Report: Hicks, E.. 2020. Archaeological monitoring at Shore House, The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AS.