18th century or later wells, 8 Bank Street ('Lloyd's Bank'), Braintree (EHER 6321)
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Summary
Two 18th century or later wells were found at 8 Bank Street in 1957.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7571 2318 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Discoveries made during the rebuilding of the bank in 1957 included two wells, not pre 18th century in date. Natural was at 4-5ft depth, covered by made ground - presumably gardens soil and intercutting pits - which contained broken brick. The new building line was approximately that of the back of the former buidings on Bank Street. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX20887 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1976. Braintree: Excavations and Research, 1971-76. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 1-143. p.99.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036