Medieval pits and ditches, Manheim Auctions, Frating (EHER 81819)
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation was carried out in advance of the construction of a new car storage area, which uncovered a small pit or post hole of Prehistoric date (detailed in EHER 45984) and a pit and ditch of Medieval date. A number of undated ditches and gullies were also excavated.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0978 2405 (331m by 281m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRATING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2002. Trial trenching.
An archaeological evaluation consisting of nineteen trenches was carried out ahead of the construction of a new car storage area. Known cropmark complexes comprising probable trackways, boundaries, enclosures and pits occur in the vicinity and to the southeast of the development area (EHER 2635, 2522, 2622, 2536)
The evaluation uncovered a small pit or posthole of prehistoric date (detailed in EHER 45984) and a ditch of medieval date. A number of undated ditches and gullies were also excavated. The features were concentrated in the western part of the site.
Archive: Colchester Museum <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65321 Evaluation Report: Peachey, M.. 2003. Manheim Auctions, Colchester Road, Frating, Essex: Archaeological Trenching Evaluation.