Possible 17th century robber trench associated with the mill race at Great Chesterford (EHER 83290)
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Summary
Trial trenching recorded a robber trench cut 3.1m wide through 0.6m of undated occupation levels and which may be associated with the mill race.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5053 4265 (107m by 51m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Possibly 1986. Trial trenching.
Trenches 3a and 3b. Two trenches were dug at right angles to the line of the 17th century mill race. These contained evidence for a robber cut 3.1m wide through 0.6m of occupation levels. The occupation levels were not dated and may relate to the construction of the mill-race itself. Above them was a band of dark soils and silts probably derived from river dredging. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 119, p.245.