Medieval pottery sherds, Chadwells Farm (EHER 7028)
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Summary
A spread of medieval (and post-medieval, see EHER 7029) was recorded during fieldwalking.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 705 423 (373m by 214m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIRDBROOK, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Field walking of an approximately 2ha area that includes a ring ditch (see EHER 7030) revealed a spread of medieval and post medieval pottery. <1>
Finds in Saffron Walden Museum. <2>
Medieval pottery comprised a body sherd, in grey sandy fabric (medieval?) and a rim in an orange sandy fabric (medieval). Pottery finds were in a general scatter, not concentrated. <3>
Site Assessment = Accession numbers?
NRHE data transfer:
Detailed survey account (see illustration card). <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX836 Article in serial: Priddy, D.A. (ed.). 1984-5. Excavations in Essex, 1983-4. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 122-139. Charge, B.B., p.123.
- <2> SEX726 Artifact: Saffron Walden Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Saffron Walden Museum.
- <3> SEX23110 DESC TEXT: Charge, B.B.. 1984. A Ring Ditch Site at Chadwells Farm, Birdbrook, Essex. pp.3-4.
- <4> SEX77940 Serial: Haverhill and District Archeaological Group. 1984. Haverhill and District Archeaological Group newsletter, No.3. 3. pp.113-116.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL74-057
- NRHE identifier: 763682
- National Monuments Record: TL 74 SW 50