Victorian extraction pits in the grounds of Feering Place, Coggeshall Road, Feering (EHER 80195)
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Summary
The evaluation revealed large Victorian sand and gravel extraction pits. The materials were likely used in nearby works and then backfilled with domestic debris like butchered animal bones and glass.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8701 2056 (16m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FEERING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
May 2021. Trial trenching.
The evaluation revealed large Victorian sand and gravel extraction pits. The materials were likely used in nearby works and then backfilled with domestic debris like butchered animal bones and glass. A buried path, presumably of similar age, was composed of brick and mortar fragments.
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Finds
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- BOTTLE (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- BRICK (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- MORTAR STONE (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- SHERD (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX75322 Evaluation Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2021. Feering Place, Coggeshall Road, Feering, Braintree, Essex, CO5 9QX: Trial trenching for a swimming pool in the orchard, Recorded 25 05 2021.