Medieval sherds found at The Old Post Office, Helions Bumpstead (EHER 9925)
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Summary
Residual sherds of medieval pottery were located, including coarseware and Sandy Orange ware. These sherds suggest that the centre of Helions Bumpstead has been settled since at least the earlier medieval period.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6518 4167 (57m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELIONS BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
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Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out by trial trenching prior to development on land to the rear of the old post office, 16m to the east of the parish church of St. Andrews (ESMR 1613, 1614). Residual sherds of medieval pottery were located, including coarseware and Sandy Orange ware. These sherds suggest that the centre of Helions Bumpstead has been settled since at least the earlier medieval period. Many of the sherds predate the 13th century church. A predecessor to St. Andrews church is therefore likely. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL64SE