Post-medieval agricultural activity at land west of London Road (EHER 81944)
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Summary
Three excavation areas were targeted in 2020 after trial trenching. Remains attesting to land-use in the post-medieval period are limited to the presence of a large possible quarry pit or pond in the north-west of Area A and a shallow north/south aligned gully crossing Area C. These remains, and the presence of significant plough scarring in Area A, demonstrate the agricultural use of the site in the relatively recent past.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5196 3343 (138m by 198m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June and July 2020. Excavation.
Three excavation areas were targeted after trial trenching. Remains attesting to land-use in the post-medieval period are limited to the presence of a large possible quarry pit or pond in the north-west of Area A and a shallow north/south aligned gully crossing Area C. These remains, and the presence of significant plough scarring in Area A, demonstrate the agricultural use of the site in the relatively recent past. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74230 Excavation Report: Cullum, R.. 2021. Archaeological Excavation: Land west of London Road, Newport.