Late 19th century small farm building adjacent to Eystone Hall, Borley (EHER 80039)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2023 revealed a brick wall on a concrete foundation. This was identified as a small 19th or 20th century farm building, which had been demolished by the 1920s.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8366 4244 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELCHAMP WALTER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 2023. Trial trenching.
Trial trenching revealed a length of late 19th/early 20th century brick wall on concrete foundation in Trench 3 which has been identified on historical mapping as a small farm building which adjoined a larger building to the east. The building is present on the 1896 Ordnance Survey map but has been demolished by the 1920 Ordnance Survey map. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75138 Evaluation Report: Anthony, S.. 2024. Farmstead adjacent to Eyston Hall, Borley, Sudbury, Essex: An Archaeological Evaluation Report.