Medieval barrel-lined well and other features, to rear of The Rose & Crown, 109 High Street (EHER 82079)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation recorded three phases of medieval activity. These comprised a 10th/11th century pit and possible ditch, a 12th-14th century boundary ditch, and late 15th to mid 16th century clay extraction pits, fence-line and barrel-lined well.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8527 0698 (15m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- PIT (10th century to Late 11th century - 901 AD to 1100 AD)
- DITCH (10th century to Late 11th century - 901 AD to 1100 AD)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Early 12th century to Late 14th century - 1101 AD to 1400 AD)
- CLAY PIT (Late 15th century to Mid 16th century - 1467 AD to 1566 AD)
- POST ALIGNMENT (Late 15th century to Mid 16th century - 1467 AD to 1566 AD)
- POST HOLE (Late 15th century to Mid 16th century - 1467 AD to 1566 AD)
- WELL (Late 15th century to Mid 16th century - 1467 AD to 1566 AD)
Description
March 2003. Archaeological excavation.
Medieval remains comprised a variety of pits, post holes and linear features from three phases. The earliest phase consists of a pit and a possible ditch in the north of the site dating to the 10th/11th century and which provide some evidence for the early development of the town to the east of the postulated position of the burh (EHER 7766). The recovery of residual material of this date suggests further features may have been masked by later activity.
A middle phase of activity broadly dates from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The most significant feature is a north-east/south-west aligned property boundary ditch that appears to be respected by 15th century buildings at the front of the property. In a later medieval phase dating to the late 15th to mid 16th century several large pits were dug, presumably for clay extraction, and were subsequently backfilled with cess and general rubbish. A fence-line appears to replace the infilled property boundary ditch. A contemporary barrel-lined well lies upon this boundary. <1> <2>
Finds
- SHERD / SHERD (7th century to Medieval - 601 AD to 1539 AD)
- SHERD / SHERD (7th century to Medieval - 601 AD to 1539 AD)
- PEG TILE / BRICK / PANTILE / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- PEG TILE / BRICK / PANTILE / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- PEG TILE / BRICK / PANTILE / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- PEG TILE / BRICK / PANTILE / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX75047 Unpublished document: Ennis, T.. Archaeological Investigations at the Rose and Crown Public House, 109 High Street, Maldon.
- <2> SEX73779 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Ennis, T.. 2015. The Rose & Crown, 109 High Street, Maldon, Essex: Post-excavation Assesment and Update Project Design Report.