19th century ceramics from Wadhurst, Little Burstead (EHER 80014)
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Summary
Four trenches were excavated in advance of the construction of three bungalows and associated landscaping. None of the features excavated were archaeologically significant. A small amount of late 18th-20th century ceramics was discovered, including Staffordshire-type white earthenware, one Staffordshire brownware teapot lid, and fragments of 19th - 20th peg and floor-tile.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6743 9098 (61m by 93m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE BURSTEAD, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2023. Trial trenching.
Four trenches were excavated in advance of the construction of three bungalows and associated landscaping. Adjustments had to be made to the shape and positioning of the trenches as groundworks were initiated before the archaeology could be completed. None of the features excavated were archaeologically significant. A small amount of late 18th - 20th century ceramics were discovered, including Staffordshire-type white earthenware, one Staffordshire brownware teapot lid, and fragments of 19th - 20th peg and floor-tile.
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Finds
Sources
- --- SEX75112 Evaluation Report: Hicks, E. and Pooley, L.. 2023. Archaeological evaluation on land adjacent to Wadhurst, New Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9TS: July 2023.