Possible site of medieval house, 'Buherne', Bouchernes Farm (EHER 82191)

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Summary

A property known by variants of the name 'Buherne' is recorded at this site since at least 1711, but there are no known remains of a medieval house. Medieval tile (EHER 7805) and a mirror (EHER 7809) have been found at the site.

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Location

Grid reference	TL 8525 0832 (point)
Civil Parish	HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

HOUSE (Early 18th century - 1711 AD to 1711 AD)

Description

There are no known remains of a medieval house, however medieval tile (EHER 7805) and a copper alloy cased mirror (EHER 7809) have been found close to and in the foundations of the post-medieval house (EHER 38392), located along Holloway Street. There has been a property known by variants of the name since at least 1171 when it was known as Buherne. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX66708 Report: O'Connor, T.. 2007. Heybridge: Historic Settlement Assessment report.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Boucherne (Listed Building) (EHER 38392)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL80-019

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