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Post medieval yard surface and 16 to 19th century finds, 4 Church Street, Harwich (EHER 14839)

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Summary

A watching brief was carried out uncovering a feature was interpreted as a former surface of the house backyard, perhaps in use over a long period with different materials, brick, tile, septaria, represented. Pottery included stoneware from 16th to 17th century and post medieval red earthenware from 16th to 19th century.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2610 3253 (12m by 12m)
Civil Parish HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Watching brief, 1994 A watching brief was carried out during the building of an extension. A feature was interpreted as a former surface of the house backyard, perhaps in use over a long period with different materials, brick, tile, septaria, represented. Pottery included stoneware from 16th to 17th century and post medieval red earthenware from 16th to 19th century. <1> <2>

Finds

Sources

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Wallis, S.. 1994. Watching brief at rear of 4 Church Street, Harwich. Watching brief.
  • <2> Photograph: Wallis, S.. 1994. SMR. 14 frames.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TM23-001

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