Medieval buried soil, possible medieval friary garden, New Street (EHER 81922)
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Summary
Trial trenching and archaeological excavation in 2014 recorded late medieval/ transition-period buried soils across the excavation area and trial trenches. These deposits can be tentatively linked to the use of the site as part of the garden area of the Carmelite friary of Maldon (EHER 7728). A pair of small pits containing finds of similar date were also visible.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8491 0689 (33m by 44m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October 2014. Trial trenching and archaeological excavation.
The excavation recorded a phase of late medieval/ transition-period archaeology, which was represented on the site by layers of buried soil present across the excavation area and trial trenches and containing pottery and tile. These deposits can be tentatively linked to the use of the site as part of the garden area of the Carmelite friary of Maldon (EHER 7728), which was established in 1292 and Dissolved in 1538. A pair of small pits containing finds of similar date were also visible cutting the natural geology. <1> <2>