Medieval ditch and pottery sherds at Site 11, Highwood Farm, A120 (EHER 14484)
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Summary
Fieldwalking and evaluation along the proposed route of the new A120 trunk-road uncovered a medieval ditch and pottery.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6088 2135 (167m by 106m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1990. Fieldwalking.
A fieldwalking project was carried out along the proposed route of the new A120 trunk-road. This site produced some medieval finds. <1> <2>
2001. Evaluation.
A medieval ditch was found during the 2001 evaluation. <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4830 Fieldwalking Report: Medlycott, M.. 1990. A120 Trunk-Road 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> 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.
- <4> SEX54238 Fieldwalking Report: Medlycott, M.. 1990. A120 Trunk-Road Fieldwalking Survey Interim Report.
- <5> SEX42259 Evaluation Report: Medlycott, M.. 1992. A120 Trunk road, Stansted to Braintree Archaeological Evaluations, 1991-2.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62SW