20th century finds from Plumb's Yard (St John's Close), Great Chesterford (EHER 4973)

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Summary

Early 20th century pottery in Pit 1 and a clay pipe with the Prince of Wales, possibly made for the coronation of King Edward VII, were recovered from a salvage excavation in 1982.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 507 428 (10m by 14m)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (20th century - 1901 AD (at some time) to 2000 AD (at some time))

Description

1982. Salvage excavation. Early 20th century pottery in Pit 1 and a clay pipe with the Prince of Wales, possibly made for the coronation of King Edward VII. <1>

Finds

VESSEL (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX17264 Excavation Report: Miller, T.E.. unknown. Plumbs Yard (St John's Close) Great Chesterford.

Related Events (1)

Archaeological Intervention: Salvage excavation by T.E. Miller (GCAG) at Plumb's Yard (St John's Close), junction of Carmel Street and South Street, Great Chesterford, 1982 (EEX17263)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL54-044AA

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