Medieval occupation, 16-18 Baddow Road (EHER 5901)

A trench was dug to assess the archaeological potential of the Chelmer flood-plain within Chelmsford. They located a 2nd century Roman well or pit and road metalling (EHER 5900). Overlying these features was a layer of Medieval build up providing a platform for a 14th century building. This occupation was succeeded in around 1550 by intensive continuous activity over the whole site.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Excavation, 1978 A trench was dug to assess the archaeological potential of the Chelmer flood-plain within Chelmsford. On top the final Roman road surface (see EHER 5900) medieval build-up was deposited to form a flood-free platform for a 14th century earth-fast timber building with a floor of trodden earth. There was further deliberate build-up until around 1550 when extensive continuous occupation began over the whole of the site. <1> <2> <3> Site Assessment = "To be developed". <1>