Anglo-Saxon pits, Codham Hall Bund, Tank 1762 and Strip Widening, M25018.10, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 80935)
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Summary
A number of charcoal-rich pits were uncovered in the central part of the main excavation area.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5822 8916 (488m by 585m) |
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Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. SMS.
A number of charcoal-rich pits were uncovered in the central part of the main excavation area. Pit 222 was located in the central part of the site. It measured 0.85m across its widest extent and was 0.3m deep. The pit had vertical sides and a flat base and was filled with deposits of charcoal (mainly oak, plus hawthorn-type and willow/salix). The edges and base of the pit were slightly heat-scorched, suggesting that the wood had been burned in situ, or that hot charcoal was deposited in the pit. A radiocarbon date of cal. AD 410-540 (95%; 1596±29 BP, SUERC-43697) was obtained from Fraxinus sapwood, placing deposition in the early Saxon period. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72957 Monograph: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K.. 2015. Excavations Along the M25 - Prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon Activity between Aveley and Epping, Essex.
- <2> SEX72958 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4 Post-excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <3> SEX76126 Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <4> SEX76080 Report: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K. and Lawrence, S.. 2014. Prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon activity between Junctions 27 and 30 of the M25 motorway, Essex: Publication Report.