Undated possible drain and soakaway near Wallbury Camp, Little Hallingbury (EHER 1923)
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Summary
Large hole appeared here suddenly in back lawn in 1984.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 490 178 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HALLINGBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
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Description
Large hole appeared here suddenly in back lawn in 1984. The hole was 3.5m in diameter, 5m deep possibly. Two drains near the surface on the eastern side. It was suggested that the hole was some kind of soakaway. Tile and brick were seen in section and fallen earth but no pottery or other material. The hole had no definite edge or limit in its upper section. About 0.5-1m down a dark disturbed layer was seen in the section, above sandy gravel.
Site Assessment = Owner wished to refill the hole with rubble but was willing for further archaeological inspection to take place. No record of if this was done. <1>
Sketch location plan of hole in the record. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL41-001