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Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design Report. Archaeological Excavations at Cobb's Farm, Goldhanger, Essex |
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Archaeology South East unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The excavations revealed evidence of a wide range of features dating from the Mesolithic/early Neolithic up to the 20th century. The earliest features comprise a scattering of shallow pits and probable tree holes from which Mesolithic or early Neolithic struck flint and Neolithic pottery was recovered. The most significant findings are likely to belong to the Middle to Late Bronze Age and consisted of a cremation cemetery. The Roman period is primarily represented by a possible ditched field system, although the evidence was generally quite sparse however, suggesting Roman occupation was limited and that the finds may be residual material in later features. The Saxon period is primarily represented by two large pits and by finds from a large shallow depression towards the east end of the development area. A single L-shaped ditched enclosure at the north-west corner of the site is the only feature of medieval date. The function of the enclosed space is unclear; however an agricultural use seems likely. The post-medieval period is represented by an agricultural field system aligned with the extant field boundaries on site; some of the ditches revealed during the excavation appear to be depicted on the 1841 tithe map of the area and align with observed crop-marks. |
Author: |
A Dyson
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Publisher: |
Archaeology South-East
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Essex County Council Historic Environment (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2014
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Archaeological Excavations at Cobb's Farm Agricultural Reservoir, Goldhanger, Essex |
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Essex |
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Maldon |
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GOLDHANGER |
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England |
Grid Reference: 589080, 208610 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol6-155193 |
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ASE report no. 2014187 |
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PDF report consisting of approximately 110 pages including plans and photographs
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01 Feb 2018 |