Late Anglo-Saxon agricultural activity, St Michael's Church, Latchingdon (EHER 81684)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation in 1976 recorded Late Saxon occupation on or near the end of the ridge on which the church (EHER 13503) stands. Much of the evidence has probably been destroyed by the 1860 rebuilding of the church.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8877 9871 (3m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LATCHINGDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March-April 1976. Archaeological excavation.
The evidence of soil construction and pottery date range (about AD 850-1250) suggest long-standing agricultural use on the site of the church itself. Any remains on the site of the rectory and its outbuildings are not likely to survive, as during the 1860 rebuilding of the rectory (EHER 13503) about 0.35 m. of soil was removed from much of the area. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX62369 Article in serial: Couchman, C.R.. 1979. Excavations at St Michael's Church, Latchingdon, 1976. Essex Archaeology and History. 11. 6-31.