Post-medieval land use at The Glade (EHER 80047)

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Summary

Trial trenching identified a single feature; a possible tree hole that was infilled in the post-medieval period. Several finds were also recorded in the fill of this tree hole.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 8019 2973 (30m by 33m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish	HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

TREE THROW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

May 2024. Trial trenching. May 2024 Trial trenching uncovered a single archaeological feature; an oval-shaped pit-like feature measuring approximately 2.00m long by 3.04m wide and 0.48m deep. It had gently sloping sides leading to a concave base. It was infilled in the post-medieval period and contained pottery, ceramic building material, clinker, coal and glass. It is possible that the feature was filled to level the pasture land surface. <1>

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<1> SEX75153 Evaluation Report: Brockley, C.. 2024. Archaeological Evaluation: The Glade, Land Off Russell’s Road, Halstead, 2024.

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