Post-medieval demolition layer at Box Mill Lane (EHER 80481)

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Summary

Archaeological monitoring and recording identified occasional brick fragments and a small quantity of 18th or 19th century pottery sherds in the topsoil and subsoil during groundworks for a new sewage plant. The material may be associated with the demolition of a water mill, although no structural evidence was observed.

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Grid reference	TL 8110 3120 (point) No mapping provided.
Civil Parish	HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

DEMOLITION LAYER? (Early 18th century to Late 19th century - 1701 AD (at some time) to 1900 AD (at some time))

Description

February 2005. Watching brief. Archaeological monitoring and recording identified occasional brick fragments and a small quantity of 18th or 19th century pottery sherds in the topsoil and subsoil during groundworks for a new sewage plant. The material may be associated with the demolition of a water mill, although no structural evidence was observed. <1>

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<1> SEX75659 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Clarke, V.. 2005. Box Mill Lane: Summary Sheet.

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