Possible medieval banked ditch, land to the rear of Post Office (EHER 16862)
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Summary
A large feature was seen during a watching brief at the rear of the Post Office, High Street, Maldon. It was later interpreted as a continuation of the medieval banked ditch recorded to the west at EHER 14757 and thought to be a defensive boundary for the medieval town.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8500 0708 (18m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1978. Watching brief.
A large feature was seen during a watching brief at the rear of the Post Office, High Street, Maldon by P. Brown. It was not known what it was at the time of observation, but following the excavation of a large banked ditch on land to the rear of No.39 High Street (EHER 14757), it is suggested that the ditch observed much earlier in this location was a continuation. <1> <2>
The ditch is suggested to be the first tangible evidence for a later medieval town enclosure, which encircled area of the town which is known to be the main focus for medieval and probable late Saxon development. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX42031 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. (ed.). 1992. Archaeology in Essex 1991. Essex Archaeology and History. 23. 98-113. Isserlin, R., p.107.
- <2> SEX53999 Report: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Maldon Historic Town Assessment Report.
- <3> SEX54006 Article in serial: Isserlin, R.M.J. and Connell, P.. 1997. A previously unknown medieval earthwork in Maldon: excavation behind the Moot Hall, 39 High Street, Maldon, 1991. Essex Archaeology and History. 28. 133-141. p.139.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80NW