Medieval pit in the grounds of Helions Farm, Sages End Road, Helions Bumpstead (EHER 80162)
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Summary
During the watching brief, a small quantity of finds were recovered from a silted layer including pottery sherds dating from the medieval to modern periods, and post-medieval brick and tile. A medieval pit was also discovered that contained two sherds of pottery from the 11th-13th centuries.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6454 4126 (4m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELIONS BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October to November 2016. Watching brief.
During the watching brief, a small quantity of finds were recovered from a silted layer including pottery sherds dating from the medieval to modern periods, and post-medieval brick and tile. A medieval pit was also discovered that contained two sherds of pottery from the 11th-13th centuries.
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Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75284 Evaluation Report: Allen Archaeology. 2017. Archaeological Watching Brief Report: Helions Farm, Sage End Road, Helions Bumpstead, Essex.