Medieval pit, Trench 233, Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford water pipeline (EHER 81045)
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Summary
A medieval pit which yielded 17 sherds of medieval pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9243 1431 (16m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESHUNT KNIGHTS, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2023. Trial trenching.
A pit in Trench 233, produced an assemblage of medieval pottery (17 sherds, 224g), probably from a single vessel, as well as a residual Romano-British sherd (12g). The pit, 0.31m deep, was subcircular with a width of at least 1.61m, although its full extent remains unknown as it continued outside of the trench boundaries. There were no other features recorded nearby. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76151 Evaluation Report: Pierson, S.. 2023. Colchester Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford Water Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation Report.