Saxo-Norman occupation area, southern section of A120-A133 link road, TT07, Elmstead (EHER 82122)
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Summary
Probable Saxo-Norman pits, postholes and ditches were identified in the north-west of TT07, with three features producing a small number of 11th- to 12th-century pottery sherds. A single, probably association pit also produced a single carbonised cereal grain.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0499 2554 (108m by 159m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELMSTEAD, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024. Excavation.
Probable Saxo-Norman pits, postholes and ditches were identified in the north-west of TT07, with three features producing a small number of 11th- to 12th-century pottery sherds. A single, probably associated pit also produced a single carbonised cereal grain.
It is possible that the Saxo-Norman features recorded in TT07 related to a small area of occupation or currently uncharacterised activity. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX77048 Report: Blackbourn, K. 2024. A120-A133 Link Road, Southern Section, Essex: Trial Trench Evaluation and Geoarchaeological Report.