19th century pits at Manor Street, Braintree (EHER 80329)
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Summary
The evaluations discovered very little of archaeological interest. Two 19th-20th century pits were uncovered filled with CBM - likely to be demolition material. A 20th century wall was also found that was probably associated with sewage pipes. A made-ground layer of unknow use or date was recorded in the stratigraphy.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7593 2299 (72m by 70m) (3 map features) |
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Type and Period
Description
January and March 2020. Trial trenching and watching brief.
The evaluations discovered very little of archaeological interest. Two 19th-20th century pits were uncovered filled with CBM - likely to be demolition material. A 20th century wall was also found that was probably associated with sewage pipes. A made-ground layer of unknow use or date was recorded in the stratigraphy.
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Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75463 Report: AOC Archaeology. 2020. Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report: Manor Street, Braintree, Essex.