Post-medieval quarrying at River View, Witham (EHER 80187)
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Summary
18th-19th century quarrying pits represented the bulk of the post-medieval archaeological activity on site. A Victorian boundary ditch and modern and undated pits constituted the rest of the post-medieval features.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8211 1413 (276m by 306m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
December 2020 to November 2021. Trial trenching and excavation.
18th-19th century quarrying pits represented the bulk of the post-medieval archaeological activity on site. A Victorian boundary ditch and modern and undated pits constituted the rest of the post-medieval features. The quarry pits appear to have been used to dispose of domestic waste, containing large amounts of pottery, glass, and CBM. Charcoal, coal, and clinker finds potential demonstrate nearby industrial activity during this period.
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Finds
- SHERD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHERD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Mid 18th century to Edwardian - 1750 AD to 1910 AD)
- BOTTLE (Mid 18th century to Late 19th century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)
- ORGANIC MATERIAL (Mid 18th century to Late 19th century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)
- ORGANIC MATERIAL (Mid 18th century to Late 19th century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)
- CLINKER (Mid 18th century to Late 19th century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX75306 Excavation Report: Dyson, A.. 2022. Land at River View, Witham, Essex: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.