Early 20th century waste pit, North of Burnham Wick (EHER 81173)
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Summary
A pit was first detected as a cropmark, and subsequently excavated during an archaeological evaluation. It contained 20th century material, but given its proximity to the Burnham-on-Sea airfield (EHER 19347) it may have been associated with military activity in the area.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9599 9612 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March-April 2006. Archaeological evaluation.
Trench G was placed across a pit-like anomaly, and confirmed the presence of a waste pit. The surviving artefacts included lengths of barbed wire, the remains of timber posts (some with barbed wire still attached) and the possible remains of a chain-suspended oil lamp. With the proximity of the site of the 1930s Burnham-on-Sea airfield (EHER 19347) and its association with the First World War Air Flying Corps, it is suggested this may have been a waste pit associated with some military use, or defence of this area. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68419 Evaluation Report: Steel, B.. 2006. Burnham Wick Farm, Burnham, Essex: Preiminary investigation of an enclosure and adjacent trackway.