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Site of post-medieval abattoir at Museum Street (EHER 1935)

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Summary

Excavations in 1984 and 2006 on the site of the abattoir recorded cellars of a building probably demolished in the 18th century.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5379 3861 (33m by 24m)
Civil Parish SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

1984. Excavation. Excavations on the site of the abattoir recorded cellars of a building probably demolished in the 18th century. <1> 2006. Watching brief. Excavation at the rear of No. 1 Maynards contained a partial concrete surface surrounded by a rich dark grey garden soil. <2>

Sources

  • <1> Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1984-1985. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 16. 3(16). p 133.
  • <2> Watching Brief Report: Letch, A.. 2006. No.1 Maynards, Museum Street, Saffron Walden: archaeological watching brief.

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Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL53-010

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