19th century remains of terrace housing at Thurrock Council Civic Offices, Grays (EHER 80896)
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Summary
The wall foundation remains of mid 19th century terrace houses were uncovered, including garden walls and features. The houses were demolished in the 1960s.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6142 7775 (26m by 25m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2020. Trial trenching.
Archaeological remains encountered in the evaluation trenches mostly comprise below-ground brick wall foundations relating to buildings fronting onto High Street and to garden boundaries to their rear. These correspond with Victorian properties shown on historic mapping from 1866 onwards that were demolished in the 1960s. <1>
Finds
- SHERD (Mid 18th century to Late 19th century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)
- BRICK / TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BRICK / TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- INK BOTTLE (Early 19th century to Early 20th century - 1801 AD to 1932 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Mid 18th century to Early 19th century - 1733 AD to 1832 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX76061 Evaluation Report: Archaeology South-East. 2020. Archaeological Evaluation: Thurrock Council Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex.