Post medieval boundary ditches, Land east of Heckfords, Heckfords Road (EHER 81808)
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Summary
Archaeological work in 2021 revealed medieval and post-medieval finds, medieval pits and a boundary ditch dating from the post-medieval period.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1158 2229 (160m by 190m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BENTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2021. Evaluation and Excavation.
During the evaluation and excavation four pits produced finds from the medieval period or later. Peg-tile was also recovered brick fragment and two fragments of peg tile. Two large boundary ditches were uncovered are present on the 1880 OS map but were no longer present on the 1898 OS map, indicating it was backfilled sometime between 1880 and 1898. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74107 Report: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 2021. Archaeological evaluation & excavation on land E of Heckfords, Heckfords Road, Great Bentley.