Medieval or post-medieval burials in the churchyard at All Saints' Church, Great Chesterford (EHER 83337)
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Summary
A watching brief in 2011 recorded two truncated graves which are assumed to be medieval or post-medieval. The watching brief also recovered medieval floor tile and brick, and post-medieval pottery, brick, tile and iron coffin fittings.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5058 4276 (31m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
July-August 2011. Watching brief.
Two graves were observed to be truncated by the service trenches. No cuts were visible and no artefacts in association, but a medieval or post-medieval date is assumed. Fragments of medieval floor tile and brick and post-medieval pottery, brick, tile and iron coffin fittings were collected from elsewhere along the service trenches. <1>
Finds
- SHERD / TILE / BRICK / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHERD / TILE / BRICK / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHERD / TILE / BRICK / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHERD / TILE / BRICK / FLOOR TILE (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- COFFIN FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX70834 Watching Brief Report: Miciak, L. and Atkinson, M.. 2011. All Saints' Church, Great Chesterford, Essex: archaeological monitoring and recording.