Post-medieval and modern features on the grounds of Stambourne Hall, Stambourne (EHER 80139)
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Summary
The watching brief discovered remnants of features in the grounds of Stambourne Hall. An undated ditch could be attributed to a farm hollow way that is noted on the 1876 OS map. Nearby the current pond, a silted layer was discovered that could be the old formation of the pond or another ditch. A 1930s septic tank overflow was also uncovered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7224 3887 (22m by 49m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMBOURNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 2020. Watching brief.
The watching brief discovered remnants of features in the grounds of Stambourne Hall. An undated ditch could be attribute to a farm hollow wat that is noted on the 1876 OS map. Nearby the current pond, a silted layer was discovered that could be the old formation of the pond or another ditch. A 1930s septic tank overflow was also uncovered.
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Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75250 Watching Brief Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2020. Stambourne Hall, Stambourne, Essex CO9 4NR: Watching Brief on foundations at Stambourne Hall, Recorded 16 11 2020.