Post-medieval features at Brizes Park, Ongar Road (EHER 80007)
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Summary
Trial trenching revealed two sets of linear post holes forming a post-medieval/modern fence line. Two post-medieval pits were situated next to this fence line. A water channel in trench 16 was thought to be associated with the medieval moat, and finally an undated narrow linear was also revealed in trench 1. <1>
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5704 9843 (294m by 197m) Original report does not have adequate map detailing the extent of the evaluated area, polygon has been copied from event record. |
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| Civil Parish | KELVEDON HATCH, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March 2021. Trial trenching.
27 individual features were identified. This included two sets of linear post holes, one comprising 20 from trench 3 and the other comprising 3 from trench 8, both of which relate to a post-medieval/modern fence line. Two small pits were revealed next to the post holes in trench 8 containing post-medieval material.
A potential drainage/over spill channel associated with the medieval moat was revealed in trench 16, which contained a medieval pottery sherd and some modern material. Finally, an undated narrow linear was revealed in trench 1. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75092 Evaluation Report: Phillips, D.. 2021. Archaeological Evaluation: Brizes Park, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0DG.