Site of 18th century cottage and 19th century well, East Street (EHER 16373)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The remains of an 18th century brick cottage were encountered by excavation in 1979. The floors within the cottage were earthen. To the rear of the cottage were 19th century pits, post holes and a well.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8774 9053 (43m by 40m) Copied from linked Event, report does not provide enough info to refine location of trenches. |
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| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1979. Archaeological excavation.
A loam build-up took place in the 16th-17th century, persisting until the construction of cottages in the 18th century. Brick footings of an 18th century cottage were found. The floors of the cottage were earth. There were 19th pits and postholes and an undated brick-lined well to the rear of the cottage. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX41213 Article in serial: Eddy, M.R.. 1986. Excavations in the Medieval Town of Rochford 1978 and 1979. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 7-22. vol 16 p7-22.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89-017