Sparrow, P. (2009). 22 Woolmers Mead, Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex: Archaeological Monitoring. Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit. https://doi.org/10.5284/1006230. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 22 Woolmers Mead, Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex: Archaeological Monitoring
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Series:		 Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological monitoring and recording investigation was conducted during groundworks for a new extension to the eastern side of the existing house at 22 Back Lane, Woolmers Mead, Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex . The objective of the investigation was to determine the presence or absence of any archaeological remains, including any finds or features associated with Pleshey Castle and the construction of the north bailey which follows the line of Back Lane and occupation within the larger town enclosure. c.0.3m of topsoil and subsoil deposits were removed from across the building footprint which revealed areas of modern disturbance associated with the construction of No.22 were identified but not recorded. The footings were then excavated. Each footing trench was 0.6m wide, their lengths and depths varied. Two post-medieval pits were located within the eastern wall footing. Pit 1, present at a depth of 0.65m, contained brick/tile and a sherd of mid-19th century pottery. Three pieces of struck flint were also present, perhaps indicating that prehistoric remains were disturbed during the 19th century. Pit 1 was cut by modern Pit 3 which contained 20th century brick. The finds from Pit 3 were not retained. Feature 9 was situated to the south of Pits 1 and 3, at a depth of 0.32m. As this did not extend as far as the west wall footing, it is presumed to be a pit. It did not contain any finds. All three features were sealed by modern layers associated with the construction of the existing house and which were considerably thicker towards the northern end of the site at up to 0.65m. Two modern services were situated in the northern area of the extension footprint, running on a north-east to south-west alignment. They did not extend into the southern wall footing trench. No evidence was found relating to the construction of the castle or of medieval activity associated with Back Lane and the occupation of the town enclosure.
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Author:		 P Sparrow
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Publisher:		 Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2009
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Site: 22 Woolmers Mead, Pleshey
Parish: PLESHEY
District: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Country: England
Grid Reference: 566570, 214630 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CERAMIC (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) Struck Flint (Find)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: essexcou1-65797
OBIB: 2136
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016