Prehistoric features at land at Appleford Farm, Witham (EHER 80053)
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Summary
An even spread of pits and ditches which produced a small assemblage of struck flint and pottery has been used to tentatively suggest late Neolithic activity. Other features have been more broadly assigned to the prehistoric period.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8439 1600 (460m by 321m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March 2023. Trial trenching.
Across the proposed development area there was an even spread of pits and ditches which produced a small assemblage of struck flint and pottery that has been used to tentatively suggest late Neolithic activity. The western part of the development site revealed ditches and pits of broad prehistoric date. A palaeochannel in the SE part of the site may be prehistoric. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75155 Evaluation Report: Hargreaves, J.. 2023. Proposed Relocation of Plant Site and Ancillary Facilities onto land at Appleford Farm, Witham, Essex: An Archaeological Evaluation.