Medieval ditch and bridge, Langford Lodge Stoll, Clacton-on-Sea (EHER 14130)
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Summary
A field to the south of T-Grove wood produced 84 sherds of medieval pottery of 13th to early 14th century date. Subsequent excavation recorded a 12th-13th century boundary ditch and the structural remains of a wooden bridge.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1640 1770 (312m by 248m) |
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Type and Period
Description
1990. Fieldwalking survey.
A field to the south of T-Grove wood produced 84 sherds of medieval pottery of 13th to early 14th century date. An intensive fieldwalking survey yielded a total of 91 medieval sherds, however very little building material was present. <1>
1994-1998. Archaeological excavation.
Excavation of the site detected by the fieldwalking survey recorded a substantial medieval boundary ditch dated to the 12th-13th century. Recorded structural features suggest that there were two phases of wooden bridge across the ditch and a small settlement in the vicinity. <2> <3>
Site Assessment: Site currently under excavation 1994 by ECC Archaeology Section.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX10702 Fieldwalking Report: Atkinson, M. and Preston, S.. 1990. Little Clacton and Weeley Heath Bypass Fieldwalking Survey.
- <2> SEX70891 DESC TEXT: Wade, A.. 1998. The Archaeology of the A133 Clacton to Weeley Bypass - Project Archive Report. Draft report p2-7.
- <3> SEX60525 DESC TEXT: Wade, A.. 1997. The Archaeological Investigation of the A133 Clacton to Weeley Bypass. Draft report p2-7.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM11NE