Roman wall (probably eastern extent of Second Walled Enclosure) in All Saints Churchyard (GC26), adjacent to The Old Vicarage, Great Chesterford (EHER 83287)
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Summary
Two trial trenches were excavated in All Saints Churchyard, against the property wall of the Old Vicarage (EHER 25354). They revealed flint foundations in a mortar matrix, similar to that found at the gateway (EHER 18906) and probably representing the eastern extent of the Second Walled Enclosure (EHER 13922).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5063 4277 (1m by 1m) Approximate exent digitised using Fig. 4 in <1> |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1999. Trial trenching.
Two trial trenches excavated against the property wall between the Old Vicarage and the churchyard revealed flint foundations in a mortar matrix, similar to that found at the gateway (EHER 18906). The southernmost of these trenches recovered 29 sherds, dated to the late 3rd through to the late 4th century AD. The interpretation is that the eastern side of the churchyard may mark the eastern extent of the 'Second Walled Enclosure' (EHER 13922). <1> <2>
See also <3>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX63706 Serial: Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 2001. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 32. 3(32). p 239.
- <2> SEX76587 Article in serial: Bennett, A. (ed.). 2000. Archaeology in Essex 1999. Essex Archaeology and History. 31. 210-232. Dey, P., p.218.
- <3> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 121, p.245.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- Part of: Possibly 2nd-4th century walled enclosure, 'Second Walled Enclosure', to the south-east of the 4th century town, Great Chesterford (Monument) (EHER 13922)
- Related to: Section of Roman wall (NE corner of Second Walled Enclosure) in the wall plate of The Old Vicarage, Church Street, Great Chesterford (Monument) (EHER 83286)