Post-medieval foundations of a barn at Great Nunty's Farm, Bradwell (EHER 80042)
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Summary
The excavation revealed the brick wall foundations associated with the now demolished main barn that was part of the post-medieval farmstead. Dating from the late 18th to the early/mid 19th century, the bricks had been laid in different ways, perhaps suggesting at least two phases to the construction of the barn.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8239 2640 (89m by 76m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2023. Watching brief.
Archaeological monitoring supervised the excavation for during groundworks for the relocation and reconstruction of two barns. The excavation revealed the brick wall foundations associated with the now demolished main barn that was part of the post-medieval farmstead. Dating from the late 18th to the early/mid 19th century, the bricks had been laid in different ways, perhaps suggesting at least two phases to the construction of the barn. No other archaeological remains were impacted by the groundworks.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75142 Watching Brief Report: Smith, A.. 2023. Archaeological monitoring at Great Nunty’s Farm, Nunty’s Lane, Pattiswick, Essex, CO9 1RJ: February 2023.