Remains of Temple Farm, Ship Road (EHER 80618)
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Summary
Archaeological monitoring and recording identified the remains of post-medieval farm buildings from Temple Farm, which correspond to those depicted on the first edition OS map.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7112 0099 (182m by 125m) Source does not provide figure of remains, instead polygon devised using 1st ed OS map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- DRAIN (Early 18th century to Early 19th century - 1701 AD (at some time) to 1832 AD (at some time))
- WELL (Early 18th century to Early 19th century - 1701 AD (at some time) to 1832 AD (at some time))
- BUILDING (Early 18th century to Early 19th century - 1701 AD (at some time) to 1832 AD (at some time))
Description
June 2016. Watching brief.
Archaeological monitoring and recording identified the remains of post-medieval structures from Temple Farm. Remnants of the footings, brick lined drains and a capped brick well were uncovered during machine excavation. The bricks were un-frogged, dating as 18th to early 19th century. The farm buildings can be seen on the first edition OS map. <1> <2>