Eastern Region ESSEX 3/297 (E.22.F018) TL

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1 ESSEX Braintree 3/297 (E.22.F018) TL BARDFIELD GARAGE, GREAT BARDFIELD Bardfield Garage, Great Bardfield, Essex. Archaeological Monitoring Report Hillelson, D, Ashworth, H & Semmelmann, K Baldock : Heritage Network, 2002, 21pp, figs, tabs Work undertaken by: Heritage Network Although the site was believed to have been located in an area of potential for medieval remains, later developments had destroyed any that may have been present. Any medieval activity was thought to be confined to the street frontage. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM 3/298 (E.22.F039) TL LAND TO THE REAR OF 13 CHIPPING HILL, WITHAM Land at the Rear of 13 Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex Letch, A Chelmsford : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 8pp, figs, tabs, The groundworks revealed a thick possible Bronze Age subsoil layer at the north-east end, which was thought to continue beneath the nearby house. Further to the south this had been disturbed by modern gardening activity. No dateble information was recorded. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: BA 3/299 (E.22.F019) TL RUFFLES COACHWORKS An Archaeological Watching Brief at Ruffles Coachworks (off Church Lane), Castle Hedingham, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 11pp, figs, tabs, The groundworks were not of sufficient depth to affect any archaeological remains, including the medieval defensive ditch. No archaeological remains were encountered in this monitoring programme. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM 3/300 (E.22.F003) TL SCHOOL COTTAGE, FAULKBOURNE School Cottage, Faulkbourne, Essex. Archaeological Monitoring Ennis, T Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 12pp, figs, tabs 1

2 The monitoring revealed one large feature, over 4 metres wide. This was thought to represent the northern continuation of a large oval ring ditch previously recorded as a crop mark. Its size suggested that it formed part of a settlement of field enclosure, perhaps of prehistoric or Roman date. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PR 3/301 (E.22.F040) TL TL WHITE NOTLEY An Archaeological Watching Brief along an Anglian Water Pipeline at White Notley, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 8pp, figs, tabs, The watching brief was carried out on groundworks for a new sewer pipe. No archaeological remains were recovered. [Au(abr)] Brentwood 3/302 (E.22.F001) TQ ALL SAINTS CHURCH, EAST HORNDON Archaeological Eatching Brief at All Saints Church, East Horndon Hickling, S Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 7pp, figs, tabs, The watching brief recovered a modern brick-built drain and three human skeletons, two adults and a child. No evidence of previous church buildings was encountered. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MO, UD 3/303 (E.22.F002) TQ SHENFIELD HALL, HALL LANE, SHENFIELD An Archaeological Watching Brief at Shenfield Hall, Hall Lane, Shenfield, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 8pp, figs, tabs, All the trenches cut only modern material. Nothing of archaeological significance was recovered. [Au(abr)] Castle Point 3/304 (E.22.F038) TQ LONDON HILL, RAYLEIGH 3-5 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex. Archaeological Works Peachey, M Chelmsford : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 33pp, figs, tabs, 2

3 Evidence of occupation from the 12th-14th centuries onwards was noted. Layers of that date were found at the eastern end of the site, while a pit or ditch of 14th or 15th century date was found in the central area. Probable late medieval occupation layers were observed in the north part of the site, while post-medieval pits and industrial features were revealed in the westernmost trench. The position of cottages demolished in the 20th century was also noted. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM Colchester 3/305 (E.22.F035) TL ST CLARE ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 10 St Clare Road, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 4pp, figs, tabs, Despite the site's location on the western edge of the Roman Lexden cemetery, no archaeological remains were recovered. [Au(abr)] 3/306 (E.22.F020) TL PARK ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at Cheviot Residential Care Home, 11 Park Road, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 5pp, figs, tabs, The groundworks to exend a residential care home did not impact upon any archaeological remains. [Au(abr)] 3/307 (E.22.F033) TL TUMULUS WAY, GOSBECKS, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 22 Tumulus Way, Gosbecks, Colchester Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 5pp, figs, tabs, No archaeological remains of any significance were recovered. [Au(abr)] 3/308 (E.22.F031) TL ENDSLEIGH COURT, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 24 Endsleigh Court, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 6pp, figs, tabs, 3

4 There was no indication of any archaeological activity. [Au(abr)] 3/309 (E.22.F022) TL STRAIGHT ROAD, LEXDEN, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 254 Straight Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 7pp, figs, tabs, No features of archaeological significance were observed. [Au(abr)] 3/310 (E.22.F028) TL A NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 36a North Hill, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 5pp, figs, tabs, Development on the site had destroyed all expected archaeology. No finds or features were present. [Au(abr)] 3/311 (E.22.F021) TL ENDSLEIGH COURT, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 4 Endsleigh Court, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 6pp, figs, tabs, Although the site lay within the Scheduled Ancient Monument area of the Sheepen Late Iron Age and Roman site, the groundworks were not of sufficient depth to disturb any archaeological remains. [Au(abr)] 3/312 (E.22.F026) TL CRESCENT ROAD, HEYBRIDGE 41 Crescent Road, Heybridge, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief Roy, M Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 11pp, figs, Few remains of archaeological significance were encountered in the excavation area as a result of modern ground disturbance. However, the remains of two pits and a post hole, with artefacts of Saxon and possibly Roman dates were identified. This demonstrated the extension of archaeological remains toward Crescent Road. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: EM, RO 4

5 3/313 (E.22.F034) TL SHELLEY ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 56 Shelley Road, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 7pp, figs, tabs, No archaeological finds, features or deposits were recovered. [Au(abr)] 3/314 (E.22.F032) TL LEXDEN ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at 80 Lexden Road, Colchester Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 7pp, figs, tabs, No archaeological remains of any significance were recovered. [Au(abr)] 3/315 (E.22.F025) TL ABBOTTS HALL FARM, GREAT WIGBOROUGH An archaeological watching brief at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 10pp, figs, tabs, An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the digging of creeks and the breaching of the sea wall. One previously unrecorded red hill of possible Middle Iron Age dateand a medieval midden of oyster shells were recorded. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, MIA 3/316 (E.22.F036) TL COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK An Archaeological Watching Brief on the Laying of a Cable Pipeline at Colchester, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 5pp, figs, tabs, The watching brief was carried out during groundworks for the laying of a cable pipeline. No features of archaeological significance were observed, and all archaeological finds were residual. [Au(abr)] 5

6 3/317 (E.22.H001) TL TL COLCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL Northern Approaches Road, Phase 2a and on Land to the West of Colchester General Hospital, Colchester Orr, K Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 13pp, figs, tabs A watching brief was carried out on topsoil stripping for a new road at the site. Two spreads of medieval finds were observed, along with four ephemeral pit and ditch like features of Iron Age to Early Roman date. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: IA, MD, RO 3/318 (E.22.F004) TM FAIRFAX ROAD AND LUCAS ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at Fairfax Road and Luca Road, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 9pp, figs No archaeological finds or features were recovered. [Au(adp)] 3/319 (E.22.F037) TL FORDHAM HALL FARM, FORDHAM An Archaeological Fieldwalking Evaluation at Fordham Hall Farm, Fordham, Essex Brooks, H Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 31pp, figs, tabs, With the exceptioon of large quantities of peg-tile, the only material to be found was struck and burnt prehistoric flint and Roman brick and tile. It was suggested that the combined distribution of struck and burnt flint suggested a prehistoric site on the river flank. The Roman brick and tile was found at low weights close to a possible villa site. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PR, RO 3/320 (E.22.J001) TL GREAT TEY BRONZE AGE BURIAL Archaeological Investigation Record Mallinson, W. J., Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Group, 2004, 4pp Work undertaken by: Colchester Archaeological Group Investigations uncovered a ring ditch, tentitatively dated to the middle Bronze Age c BC. 13 cremation burials were excavated, most of which were urned (Deverel Rumbury ware). A linear ditch cutting the ring ditch was also been uncovered but had limit dating evidence and was possibly Roman. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: BA, RO, UD 6

7 3/321 (E.22.F023) TL LEXDEN WOOD GOLF CLUB, COLCHESTER An Archaeologixcal Watching Brief on an Extension to the Driving Range at Lexden Golf Club Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 6pp, figs, tabs, No trace of an enclosure identified through aerial photographs was observed. One piece of daub, perhaps from a late prehistoric or Roman structure, was recovered. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: RO 3/322 (E.22.F029) TL NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at North Hill, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 14pp, figs, tabs, Observations were made during groundworks associated with the repair of the medieval building known as "Bonds". Previous floor surfaces and the original medieval ground-level were exposed. Timber and brick foundations were revealed, as well as a wall and a vaulted ceiling to a 17th or 18th century cellar. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM 3/323 (E.22.F025) TL NORTH STATION ROAD, VICTORIA An Archaeological Watching Brief at North Station Road [the Victoria Inn], Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 40pp, pls, figs, tabs, Following the 2001 evaluation, this watching brief discovered more evidence for high-staus occupation. A foundation, parts of two foundation floors and a herringbone floor were recovered. The sparsity of finds made dating ambiguous, however it was thought to have been in use from the early 2nd to the late 3rd centuries. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: RO 3/324 (E.22.F027) TL REAR OF MERCANTILE HOUSE, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at the Rear of Mercantile House, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 5pp, figs, The monitoring was carried out during the digging of a lift shaft. Part of a late medieval brick culvert and wall with buttress were observed, constituting evidence of settlement in the area at this time. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD 7

8 3/325 (E.22.F024) TL ST BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief at St Botolph's Church, Colchester Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 6pp, figs, tabs, Except for one piece of Roman tile, nothing of archaeological significance was recorded. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: RO 3/326 (E.22.F030) TL ST HELENA'S SCHOOL, SHEEPEN ROAD, COLCHESTER An Archaeological Watching Brief on the Installation of Floodlights at St Helena's School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester : Colchester Archaeological Trust, 2002, 9pp, figs, tabs, The monitoring was with regard to the laying of floodlight cables at the school. A large number of loose finds, principally Roman tile and late Iron Age/Roman pottery, were found. Two features were also identified, a pit containing tegulae, and another possible pit with similar contents. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: IA, RO, UD Epping Forest 3/327 (E.22.F007) TL AREA N3, CHURCH LANGLEY, HARLOW Area N3 Church Langley, Harlow, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief Letch, A Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 11pp, figs, tabs, The site was important, due to its proximity to the medieval farmstead of Kitchen Hall and to the perceived centre of Harlow Ware medieval pottery production. A large scatter of burnt flint, possibly indicating prehistoric settlement, was identified during fieldwalking. This monitoring located early medieval pits and a gully, as well as ditches of a post-medieval field system. Some evidence of postmedieval pottery production was evident. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, PR 3/328 (E.22.F008) TL BRACES YARD, MILL LANE, HIGH ONGAR Braces Yard, High ongar, Essex. Archaeological Evaluation/Excavation Ennis, T Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 24pp, figs, tabs, 8

9 This investigation was prompted by the discovery of three prehistoric features, a medieval ditch and two post-medieval features in an evaluation. The second phase of work involved the full excavation around the prehistoric features. This revealed a cluster of small post holes and two hearth pits dating to the Late Bronze Age. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: BA, MD, PM, PR 3/329 (E.22.K002) TL COPPED HALL An Archaeological Evaluation Carried out at Copped Hall, Epping, Essex, CM16 by West Essex Archaeological Group in June 2002 on Behalf of the Copped Hall Trust Holloway, C. London : West Essex Archaeology Group, 2004, 14 pp, figs, tabs, Work undertaken by: West Essex Archaeological Group Three trenches were dug to uncover three drains constructed from brick and tile, sections of two brick walls, a substantial section of brick wall, one metre thick, and areas of brick rubble and mortar were also found. A fragment of burnt clay suggests a kiln may have operated in the vicinity. [Au(adp)] SMR primary record number: 3837 Archaeological periods represented: IA, MD, PM, RO 3/330 (E.22.F006) TL HOME FARM BARNS, FIDDLERS HAMLET, EPPING Home Barn Farms, Fiddlers Hamlet, Epping, Essex, Archaeological Watching Brief Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit Colchester : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2003, 7pp, figs, tabs, Earlier yard surfaces and a brick culvert, probably relating to the introduction of livestock and modernisation around the Victorian period, were observed. No features of archaeological significance were identified. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PM Tendring 3/331 (E.22.F005) TM THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GREAT CLACTON The Church of St John the Baptist, Great Clacton, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief Archer, J Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 14pp, figs, The works revealed the truncated base of a shallow pilaster or buttress at the bottom of the southern chancel wall. This was interpreted as the remains of a 12th century arch. A vault was also uncovered in the south of the chancel, as well as a line of unbonded septaria. The remains of two Victorian brick structures were found to the north and west of the church, one of which may have related to earlier findings. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM 9

10 Uttlesford 3/332 (E.22.A001) TL PARK LANE, SAFFRON WALDEN Archaeological Monitoring at 1 Park Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Cooper, S Fulbourn : Archaeological Field Unit, Cambridgeshire County Council, 2002, 5pp, figs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Field Unit, Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeological monitoring was undertaken within the garden at the rear of 1 Park Lane. No archaeological remains were observed, the depth of the trenches excavated was insufficient to conclude whether the lack of remains was due to an absence of archaeology. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PM 3/333 (E.22.F010) TL PEGGY'S WALK, LITTLEBURY 8 Peggy's Walk, Littlebury, Essex. Archaeological Monitoring Report Semmelmann, K Baldock : Heritage Network, 2002, 12pp, figs, tabs Work undertaken by: Heritage Network Although the site lay in an area of known prehistoric activity, there was no evidence to suggest human agency at this site before the modern period. The supposed settlement of the area was thought to lay close to the Roman Road. However, as a result of these works, the settlement site must have been located in a different area. [Au(adp)] 3/334 (E.22.F042) TL AUDLEY END HOUSE Audley End House, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief Bashford, R Oxford : Oxford Archaeology, 2002, 20pp, figs, tabs, Work undertaken by: Oxford Archaeology The works were carried out at the request of English Heritage after the disturbance of human remains during the construction of maintenaince shafts. The remains were originally thought to be of two individuals, but further investigation revealed a single burial. The line of a previously discovered culvert was also further investigated. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: UD 3/335 (E.22.F013) TL CHESTERFORD PARK, LITTLE CHESTERFORD Chesterford Park, Little Chesterford, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief on Access Improvements Tipper, J Cambridge : Cambridge Archaeological Unit, 2002, 11pp, figs, tabs, Work undertaken by: Cambridge Archaeological Unit A desk-based assessment of the area revealed prehistoric and other activity, including a ring ditch. The watching brief revealed a small number of archaeological features that were indicative of a late prehistoric settlement. Three pits containing Middle to Later Iron Age pottery were recovered, as well 10

11 as two ditches phased to that period. It was thought that the previously identified ring ditch was associated with these discoveries. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: IA, LIA, MIA 3/336 (E.22.F014) TL COCK AND BELL IN, THE STREET, HIGH EASTER Cock and Bell Inn, The Street, High Easter, Essex. Archaeological Monitoring Roy, M Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 23pp, figs, tabs, No archaeological features were encountered, probably due to subsequent development on the site. [Au(adp)] 3/337 (E.22.F017) TL FORMER ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE SHOP, PARK STREET, THAXTED Former St John's Ambulance Shop, Park Street, Thaxted, Essex. Archaeological Excavation Roy, M Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 27pp, figs, tabs, The excavation revealed a large post-medieval ditch, as well as a post hole and a clay-lined pit, thought to represent a medieval structure. Medieval artefacts in the fill of the pit, including pottery and boneworking debris, supported this idea. The site was thought to be important in cutlery production. In all, the site yielded relatively little of archaeological importance, possibly due to modern truncation. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM 3/338 (E.22.F011) TL LAND AT 54 CASTLE STREET, SAFFRON WALDEN Land at 54 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex. Archaeological Monitoring Letch, A Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 20pp, figs, tabs, 19th century terracing into the castle mound beyond the southern boundary of the site, known as Bury Hill, had removed all traces of archaeological activity. However, some archaeological potential remained in Layer 2, which was thought to have escaped most of this damage. [Au(adp)] 3/339 (E.22.F015) TL WALNUT BUNGALOW, DUNMOW ROAD, HIGH RODING Walnut Bungalow, Dunmow Road, High Roding, Essex. Archaeological Excavation Crank, N Hertford : Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust, 2002, 11pp, figs, tabs, Work undertaken by: Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust 11

12 The excavation revealed features relating to the recent occupation of the site. The former bungalow, ornamantal pond, tree plantings and associated services were all recovered. No trace of earlier occupation of the former moated site or associated structures were encountered. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MO 3/340 (E.22.F009) TL WIDDINGTON HALL Widdington Hall, Widdington, Essex. Detailed Archaeological Monitoring Peachey, M Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 8pp, figs, tabs, No archaeological finds or features were encountered. [Au(abr)] 3/341 (E.22.F016) TL WOODLANDS PARKS, PHASES 3 & 4, GREAT DUNMOW Woodlands Park, Phases 3 & 4, Great Dunmow, Essex. Fieldwalking Survey Davis, E Braintree : Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit, 2002, 18pp, figs, tabs, The fieldwalking identified concentrations of burnt and worked flint, a small scatter of Roman material possibly associated with a Roman Road, and concentrations of post-medieval pottery and tile that may have been connected with quarrying and fishponds just outside the study area. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PM, PR, RO 12