Medieval features, land rear of The George Public House, Collingwood Road (EHER 16417)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 1995 recorded medieval pits or post holes but no specific evidence of early medieval market activity nor burgage plots.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8216 1466 (21m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February-March 1995. Trial trenching.
An archaeological evaluation was carried out on land to the rear of The George Public House using four trial trenches. Medieval remains were found on the east side of the site and consisted of pits/post holes containing pottery dating to the 12th-14th centuries and oyster shells. No specific evidence of early medieval market activity or of subdivision of the site into medieval burgage plots was found. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX41267 Evaluation Report: Brooks, H.. 1995. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation: Land Rear of The George Public House, Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-033