Post-medieval field boundary, land West of Southminster Road (EHER 81314)
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Summary
Trial trenching and excavation in 2017 recorded two large post-medieval ditches which crossed the site and delineated field boundaries as known from the 1849 Tithe map and historic OS maps.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9441 9713 (177m by 104m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June-July 2017. Trial trenching and archaeological excavation.
The post-medieval evidence mainly comprised two large post-medieval ditches crossing the site delineating field boundaries. The two ditches directly correlate with those shown on the 1849 Tithe map and historic OS maps. These remains attest to the continued agricultural land use of the area. <1>
Finds
- BRICK / CERAMIC / TILE (Early 16th century to Late 17th century - 1501 AD? to 1700 AD?)
- BRICK / CERAMIC / TILE (Early 16th century to Late 17th century - 1501 AD? to 1700 AD?)
- BRICK / CERAMIC / TILE (Early 16th century to Late 17th century - 1501 AD? to 1700 AD?)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Mid 18th century to Edwardian - 1750 AD to 1910 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CEREAL GRAIN / PLANT MACRO REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CEREAL GRAIN / PLANT MACRO REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX73249 Report: Germany, M.. 2018. Archaeological trial-trenching and excavation, land West of Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NX: Post-excavation assessment and updated project design report. p.60.