Undated ditch, Trench 352, Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford water pipeline (EHER 81051)
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Summary
An undated linear ditch, which yielded a small amount of later prehistoric and medieval pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9052 1174 (24m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESHUNT MAJOR, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2023. Trial trenching.
A ditch in Trench 352 contained a small amount of both late prehistoric (3 sherds, 9g) and medieval pottery (1 sherd, 23g). It was close to, but not definitely related to, Activity Area 5. The N-S aligned ditch had concave sides and a U-shaped base, with blueish-grey clay fills.<1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76151 Evaluation Report: Pierson, S.. 2023. Colchester Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford Water Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation Report.