Post-medieval field boundaries at NE Chelmsford Bypass sites TT13-TT15, East of Great Stonage Farm (EHER 80779)
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Summary
Trial trenching in areas TT13-TT15 recorded a post-medieval field system comprising of field boundary ditches which correlate to cropmarks and the 1st Edition OS map for the area. A single ditch in area TT13 yielded a small amount of Roman pottery.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7211 1463 (436m by 677m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2021. Trial trenching.
The archaeological remains in TT13 were found predominantly in its Western half, and correspond to cropmarks of field boundaries and a complex of possible agricultural enclosures or structures shown on the 1st Edition (1888-1913) OS mapping suggesting it remained in use into the 19th century. A single ditch in area TT14 and several ditches in area TT15 correlate with this field system. These features produced small quantities of pottery dating between 1150-1450 as well as iron nails, animal bone and ceramic building material. A single ditch in area TT13 yielded a small amount of Roman pottery. <1> <2>