Anglo-Saxon pit and sherds, Hobbs Hole, M25001.08/09, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 80942)
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Summary
Anglo-Saxon pottery was recovered from a number of features at the top of the north slope of the valley.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5897 8839 (712m by 320m) |
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Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. SMS.
Anglo-Saxon pottery was recovered from a number of features at the top of the north slope of the valley. The sand-tempered pottery was recovered mostly from the upper fills of ditches which were established in the Roman period and indicates that the features were available for deposition between the 5th and 7th centuries. The only feature that appeared to have originated during this period was pit 5071, which had sand-tempered pottery of 5th to 7th century date in its lower dark orange-yellow clay fill. The pit was large, measuring 5.8m in length, 4.2m in width and 0.72m in depth. Interpretation is uncertain; excavators viewed the feature as a quarry, but its size, shape and profile are consistent with a sunken-featured building although no associated postholes were noted. <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.