Post-medieval cess pits, South of St Leonard's Church (EHER 11364)
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Summary
Post medieval pits were revealed in an area immediately to the South of the churchyard.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9581 9962 (48m by 81m) Verified through base mapping. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
September 1983. Watching brief.
Post-medieval pits were revealed in an area immediately South of the churchyard. <1>
Excavation prior to building revealed three sub-rectangular pits, the fill of which contained oyster shell and pottery indicating post-medieval cesspits. <2>
Site Assessment: 'Watching brief carried out in September 1983 in advance of building sheltered housing'. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Trial trenching prior to redevelopment, immediately to the South of St Leonard's churchyard revealed post-medieval cesspits. <3>
Note: <3> may be the same as <2>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX33112 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1984. SMR.
- <2> SEX33113 Watching Brief Report: Andrews, D. and Priddy, D.. 1983. Southminster - Burnham Road - Watching Brief 1983.
- <3> SEX2491 Article in serial: Priddy, D., (ed.). 1984-5. Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section 1983-84. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 82-123. Andrews, D. and Priddy, D., p.115.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-114
- NRHE identifier: 925258
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 NE 24