Post-medieval possible quarry pit, Woodpeckers, 15 Mangapp Chase (EHER 49989)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2022 recorded a single large pit which yielded a sherd of 19th century pottery and a post-medieval clay tobacco pipe stem, and is possibly a quarry pit.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9450 9753 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2022. Trial trenching.
A single large pit of likely 19th century origin was recorded in the Western part of the site. It contained one sherd of 19th century pottery and a post-medieval clay tobacco pipe stem and has been interpreted as a possible quarry pit. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75042 Evaluation Report: Nica, T.. 2022. Woodpeckers, 15 Mangapp Chase, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QQ: Archaeological Evaluation.