Early 18th to mid 19th century brick foundations, The Sun and Anchor, The Street, Steeple (EHER 80962)
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Summary
Trial trenching recorded two brick wall foundations in Trench 5. Both were constructed from soft red unfrogged bricks set in white mortar and dated from the early 18th to the mid 19th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9359 0298 (2m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2024. Trial trenching.
Evaluation recorded two brick wall foundations (F1 and F2) in Trench 5. F1 passed through the Southern end of the trench on a NNW-SSE alignment; F2 entered the Northern end of the trench from the West on an ENE-WSW alignment, turning SSE and passing beyond its Eastern limit of excavation. The wall foundations were constructed from soft red unfrogged bricks set in white mortar and dated from the early 18th to the mid 19th century. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76130 Evaluation Report: Hicks, E.. 2024. Archaeological evaluation at The Sun and Anchor, The Street, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7RH: February 2024.