Post-medieval quarry pit at Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh (EHER 81077)
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Summary
The archaeological monitoring of geotechnical works appears to have confirmed the presence of at least one large quarry pit on the site, presumably associated with clay extraction for brickmaking at the nearby brickworks.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8006 8685 (273m by 134m) (2 map features) |
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Type and Period
Description
May 2012. Test pitting.
The archaeological monitoring of geotechnical works appears to have confirmed the presence of at least one large quarry pit on the site, presumably associated with clay extraction for brickmaking at the nearby brickworks. Similar areas of ground disturbance were noted to the south of the present site, during the monitoring of groundworks associated with the construction of the Olympic Mountain Bike track, suggesting that extensive quarrying of clay deposits in the area has occurred across quite a wide area. No archaeological features were observed in the remaining test pits but it is more likely to be a reflection of the very small percentage of the site that was investigated, rather than a genuine absence of remains in the area as a whole. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76188 Watching Brief Report: Miciak, L.. 2012. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at the Proposed Hadleigh 2012 London Olympic Legacy Visitor Centre, Essex.