Medieval pits at Mascallsbury (EHER 81774)
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Summary
A 2010 watching brief revealed pits containing 12th to 14th century pottery, indicated a presence on the site prior to the construction of the current farm buildings.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5671 1268 (9m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITE ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July 2010. Watching brief.
Archaeological monitoring of a 60m area strip, related to the construction of a cart lodge, revealed a number of archaeological features, mostly poorly-defined pits. The majority of contexts contained medieval sherds indicating that the main period of activity was probably in the 12th to 14th centuries (and therefore older than the present farm buildings). One later sherd is contemporary with the later rebuilding of the house in the 17th to 18th century. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX69681 Watching Brief Report: Wightman, A.. 2010. An archaeological strip and map of Mascallsbury Farm, Church Lane, White Roding, Essex.