Anglo-Saxon structure and field system at Site 1, Takeley Church, A120 (EHER 14470)
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Summary
A 2000-2001 evaluation found evidence of a Saxon structure and field system. A coin of Canute was also found.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5535 2183 (612m by 595m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAKELEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Pre-1990. Metal detecting.
Previously metal detecting had been carried out in an area including part of the survey area and to the south of the proposed route around the church. List of the better finds from the collection of A. Davey (about 1/4 to 1/3 of the metal objects found) included a Canute penny. <1> <2>
1991. Evaluation.
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in 1991. No early medieval features were found. <3>
2000-2001. Evaluation.
The evaluation undertaken in 2000 revealed an undated rectangular post-built structure and parts of a field system. Further investigation in 2001 exposed the post-built structure along with a series of undated field boundaries forming a regular field system on a north-east to south-west alignment. Unfortunately no artefactual evidence was found. C14 dating identified the building as being of Saxon date. <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4830 Fieldwalking Report: Medlycott, M.. 1990. A120 Trunk-Road Fieldwalking Survey. Fieldwalking survey.
- <2> SEX24767 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. (ed.). 1991. Excavations in Essex 1990. Essex Archaeology and History. 22. 148-161. p 149.
- <3> SEX42259 Evaluation Report: Medlycott, M.. 1992. A120 Trunk road, Stansted to Braintree Archaeological Evaluations, 1991-2.
- <4> SEX63518 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Oxford Archaeological Unit and Wessex Archaeology. 2003. A120 Trunk Road, Stansted Airport to Braintree, Essex: Post-excavation assessment and publication proposal. Volume 2.
- <5> SEX63181 Desk-Based Assessment: Hawkins, D.. 2000. Land at Priors Green, Takeley, Essex: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
- <6> SEX65247 Desk-Based Assessment: Framework Archaeology. 2005. Site 600, Taylors End, Stansted Airport, Essex: Archaeological desk-based assessment.
- <7> SEX60857 Evaluation Report: Shepherd, N.J.. 2001. A120 Trunk Road, Stansted Airport to Braintree, Essex - Archaeological Evaluation Report.
- <8> SEX59523 DESC TEXT: Havis, R. and Brooks, H.. 1999. A Landscape Study in North West Essex: The Stansted Project 1985-1991 (see source SEX68533).
- <9> SEX54238 Fieldwalking Report: Medlycott, M.. 1990. A120 Trunk-Road Fieldwalking Survey Interim Report.
- <10> SEX68533 Monograph: Havis, R. and Brooks, H.. 2004. EAA 107 Excavations at Stansted Airport 1986-91.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52SE