Find Spot record MCC5725 - Test Pit 1, 58 The Square, Coast Road, West Mersea
Summary
One of 10 test pits (Test Pit 1) excavated in West Mersea in 2009 by Access Cambridge Archaeology. Test Pit 1 produced a wide range of pottery from the medieval period (12th century) onwards.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0060 1258 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of ten test pits excavated in West Mersea in 2009 as part of an ongoing investigation organised by Cambridge University (Access Cambridge Archaeology). These were sited to fill gaps not previously excavated, and also to focus on the eastern part of the present village which had seen little previous test pitting. This test pit produced a wide range of pottery dating from the 12th century onwards.<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX70940 DESC TEXT: unknown. 2009. West Mersea 2009 Test pit locations.
- <2> SCC73290 EXCAV REPORT: Access Cambridge Archaeology. 2010. Results of the test pit excavations in West Mersea. p.46.
- <3> SCC73291 Unpublished document: Blinkhorn, Paul. 2010. Results of the test pit excavations in West Mersea. p.24.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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- Part of: Test Pit 5, 5 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea (Find Spot) (MCC5729)
- Part of: Test Pit 6, 23 Melrose Road, West Mersea (Find Spot) (MCC5730)
- Part of: Test Pit 8, 21 Prince Albert Road, West Mersea (Find Spot) (MCC5731)
- Part of: Test Pit 9, 2 Queen's Corner, West Mersea (Find Spot) (MCC5732)
- Related to: Test Pit 2, 23 Victory Road, West Mersea (Find Spot) (MCC5726)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 24 2018 3:24PM