Medieval ditch, east of Heybridge Hall (EHER 82098)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2007 recorded a medieval ditch to the east of Heybridge Hall (EHER 9020)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8595 0763 (5m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
September 2007. Trial trenching.
The trenching in 2007 found a medieval ditch to the east of the site of the 13th century hall, but no structural evidence such as post holes or slots. Nevertheless, the few sherds of medieval pottery from this ditch and other (residual) contexts support a 12th or 13th century date for the foundation of the medieval hall complex. <1>
Medieval remains were also found in this area in 1991, see EHER 9022, and in 1997, see EHER 18082.
Sources
- <1> SEX68982 Evaluation Report: Brooks, H. and Holloway, B.. 2007. Iron Age, Roman, medieval and post-medieval remains at Heybridge Hall, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex: evaluation September 2007.
- <2> SEX76756 Article in serial: Bennett, A. (ed.). 2008. Archaeology in Essex 2007. Essex Archaeology and History. 39. 172-198. Brooks, H. and Holloway, B., p.187.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-139