Medieval ditch and pit at South Street (GC1), Great Chesterford (EHER 13903)
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Summary
Excavations, comprising three trenches, in advance of residential development revealed medieval features.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5080 4274 (21m by 25m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1989. Watching brief.
Excavations in advance of residential development. The medieval features comprised a rubbish pit, 0.27m deep containing Saxo-Norman pottery. A ditch was probably late medieval. The pottery included a St. Neots ware cooking pot, a sherd of Thetford-type ware and Early Medieval ware and therefore a 10th-11th century date for the pit is likely. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX38296 Article in serial: Brooks, H. and Wallis, S.. 1991. Recent Archaeological Work in Great Chesterford. Essex Archaeology and History. 22. 38-45. pp.38-42.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54