Post-medieval ditches, Pond 1812 and Strip Widening, M25024.11, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 80938)
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Summary
Four post-medieval ditches, visible on the Ordnance Survey map of 1866, were excavated.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5830 8447 (122m by 806m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAVESTOCK, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. SMS.
Four post-medieval ditches, visible on the Ordnance Survey map of 1866, were excavated. Two ditches were within the strip widening area immediately north of the pond site and two in the pond site. Glass and pottery dating to the 19th century were recovered from a treethrow hole in the southernmost point of the pond site. The feature was part of a larger area of similar features, and it is likely that the area represents the remains of post-medieval woodland. <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.