16th to 17th century well and wall at 19-21 High Street (EHER 13399)
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Summary
Trenches dug out for footings for an extension to the rear of 19 High Street were examined and a timber frame embedded in the party wall between 19 and 21 High street was recorded.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5365 3849 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1990. Watching brief.
Trenches dug out for footings for an extension to the rear of 19 High Street were examined and a timber-frame embedded in the party wall between 19 and 21 High street. The timber-frame was visible, embedded in the southern property boundary wall. The timber-frame was the south wall of a two bay structure , being 10ft wide and 11ft 8" high. A well opening was discovered. The top of the well was infilled with loose black soil. <1> - <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX30305 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. and Bennett, A.. 1991. The Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section 1990. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 22. 138-147. p.142-143.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.249.
- <3> SEX37214 DESC TEXT: Brooks, H.. 1990. Rear of 19 High Street, Saffron Walden.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-010