Post-medieval finds and possibly post-medieval well-shaft at South Street (GC1), Great Chesterford (EHER 13904)
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Summary
Excavations, comprising three trenches, in advance of residential development revealed post-medieval and undated features.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5080 4274 (21m by 25m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1989. Watching brief.
Excavations in advance of residential development. The post-medieval finds included one post-medieval red earthenware thickened rim, one post-medieval red earthenware (PMRE) base with lead glaze and several sherds of English stoneware (all from context 20). Also one sherd of PMRE with an external black glaze, probably 17th-18th century. In trench C, part of a circular well-shaft was constructed of flints in a light buff mortar and was undated. <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.38-41.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54