Undated features, Trenches 355, 357-358 and 361, Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford water pipeline (EHER 81052)
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Summary
An undated pit in Trench 355 and an undated ditch in Trench 357. An undated ditch and post hole in Trench 358 and an undated ditch in Trench 361. These features form a cluster of undated activity.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9035 1174 (187m by 51m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESHUNT MAJOR, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2023. Trial trenching.
An undated circular pit with shallow, convex sides and a convex base in Trench 355, and a undated linear ditch aligned N-S with shallow, straight sides and a convex base in Trench 357. An undated ditch and posthole were recorded in Trench 358. The ditch was aligned SE-NW and does not respect any present boundaries; the posthole cut this ditch. The ditch had convex sides and a concave base. The posthole was shallow (0.1m deep) with concave sides and base. An undated linear ditch aligned NE-SW with shallow, straight sides and a concave base in Trench 361. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76151 Evaluation Report: Pierson, S.. 2023. Colchester Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford Water Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation Report.