Undated ditches, Trench 477 and 479-480, Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford water pipeline (EHER 81058)
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Summary
An undated linear ditch in Trench 477 which does not respect any present boundaries but which does follow the same orientation of linear features in Trench 469 (EHER 80989). Two further ditches on the same alignment were recorded in Trenches 479 and 480. A E-W aligned ditch was also recorded in Trench 479.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8687 0985 (129m by 84m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT TOTHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2023. Trial trenching.
A ditch in Trench 477 was aligned SE-NW and does not respect any present boundaries; however, it does follow the same orientation of linear features in Trench 469 (240m NE), which form part of Activity Area 7 (EHER 80989). An undated linear ditch on the same alignment was also recorded in Trench 479, and in Trench 480. Also in Trench 479 was an undated linear ditch aligned E-W with moderate, concave sides and a flat base. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76151 Evaluation Report: Pierson, S.. 2023. Colchester Layer-de-la-Haye to Langford Water Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation Report.