Medieval and post medieval agricultural features, Land off St Andrews Road, Weeley (EHER 81789)
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Summary
Features related to medieval and post-medieval agricultural activity was uncovered during an evaluation in 2016 and excavation in 2017. These consisted of a post medieval field boundary and medieval watering hole.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1492 2210 (55m by 117m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Evaluation, 2016
A postmedieval field boundary was also excavated and several modern features were probably associated with a small temporary structure on the site. <1>
Excavation, 2017
An archaeological excavation was carried out in advance of the construction of fourteen new dwellings on land at St Andrew's Road, Weeley. Evaluation in 2016 uncovered a large
metalled ground-hollow(s) dating to the late 13th to 14th centuries was likely a watering-hole for livestock, indicating the presence of a previously unknown medieval farm in the vicinity.<2>
The medieval phase of this site is detailed in EHER 49021
Sources
- <1> SEX73110 Evaluation Report: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 2016. Archaeological evaluation and geoarchaeological investigation at St Andrews Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9HR.
- <2> SEX73934 Excavation Report: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 2017. A Roman and medieval agricultural landscape: Archaeological excavation at St Andrew's Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9HR.