Medieval linears at land west of Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden (EHER 81147)
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Summary
A large number of medieval linears.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5449 3712 (155m by 126m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October to November 2023. Trial trenching.
The linear features in Trench 1 are medieval in date and all share a similar alignment, but their function is unclear. Despite their linear trend and parallel nature, they seem unlikely to represent plough furrows owing to the large and unabraded condition of the ceramics recovered from these features. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76212 Evaluation Report: Smith, C.E.. 2023. Land West of Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden, Essex: Archaeological Field Evaluation.