Late to post-medieval gravel quarry, 42 London Road (EHER 7771)

Trial excavations here in 1973 recorded disturbance from late and post-medieval gravel quarrying which probably ceased by the end of the 17th century. Also recorded were several large post holes and pits and a large timber-lined tank.

1973. Trial trenching. The northern trench had been completely disturbed by late and post-medieval gravel quarrying. Random sampling of the quarry backfills suggested that activity ceased by the end of the 17th century. The southern trench was more productive but had still been extensively disturbed by late and post-medieval gravel quarries, several large post holes and pits. Most of the trench was occupied by a large timber-lined tank (most of the disturbance was shallow however). <1>