Post-medieval extractive pits at Belmont House (EHER 82035)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2011 revealed a series of pit cuts and of post-medieval to early modern date that are probably extraction pits similar to those revealed closer to Belmont House in earlier investigations. Another possible extraction pit was recorded at the south-western end of the trench.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5219 3431 (6m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2011. Trial trenching.
The site is located in the grounds of Belmont House, on the east side of Belmont Hill, towards the northern end of Newport. The site lies within a sensitive archaeological area of Newport focused on the Saxon and medieval town.
Truncating the medieval ditch was a series of pit cuts and of post-medieval to early modern date that are probably extraction pits similar to those revealed closer to Belmont House in earlier investigations. Another possible extraction pit was recorded at the south-western end of the trench. <1> <2>