Post-medieval ditch and pit at 10 The Square, Stock (EHER 80630)
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Summary
A post-medieval ditch and pit were discovered, from which post-medieval pottery and tile were recovered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6913 9889 (20m by 16m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOCK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October 2015. Trial trenching.
No significant archaeological features or finds were revealed by this evaluation. It is evident that this site has been levelled, probably when the tennis court was constructed. Of the excavated features, the ditch may be a field boundary predating the construction of the properties fronting onto The Square. The fill of the post hole indicates it is a modern garden feature. Previous evaluation in this area has produced evidence of the Stock pottery industries. However, there was no evidence of kiln or pottery production on this site - the four sheds from the ditch are more likely to be 'consumer ware' than kiln product. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75870 Evaluation Report: Holloway, B.. 2015. Archaeological trial-trenching evaluation: land adjacent to 'Farthings', 10 The Square, Stock, Essex, CM4 9LH October 2015.