Monument record MCC4876 - Villa Farm Quarry, Tiptree

Summary

Geophysical survey (magnetic susceptibility ans magnetometry) by Stratascan in 2000 showed strong geophysical anomalies interpreted as kiln sites and wasters. However, trial trenched evaluation by Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust did not define any archaeological features or finds.

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Grid reference Centred TL 884 155 (739m by 500m)
Map sheet TL81NE
Civil Parish TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Geophysical survey showed features thought to be kiln sites and wasters.<1>
An archaeological evaluation of the site following the geophysical survey failed to reveal any archaeological features or finds.<2>

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  • <1> DESC TEXT: Barker, P.P. and Mercer, E.J.F.. 2000. Geophysical Survey carried out at Villa Farm Quarry, Tiptree.
  • <2> Evaluation Report: Boyer, Peter. 2000. Extension to Villa Farm Quarry, Tiptree, Essex. An Archaeological Evaluation..

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Record last edited

Feb 24 2017 10:41AM

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