Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 577: summary

Archaeological monitoring and excavation at Wendens Hall Farm, Wendens Ambo, Essex - December 2010
by Adam Wightman (with contributions from -)

Date report completed: December 2010
Location: Wendens Hall Farm, Wendens Ambo, Essex
Map reference(s): TL 51301 36336
File size: 148 kb
Project type: Archaeological monitoring and excavation
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: post-medieval/modern, farm

Summary. The development site consists of a grade II listed barn and adjacent piggery located near the entrance to Wenden Hall Farm in Wendens Ambo, Essex. The site is situated to the south of the 11th-century church of St Mary the Virgin (EHER 217) and is located within the Wendens Ambo Conservation Area. The long barn is listed as late 14th century with 17th century alterations. The development comprises the conversion of the long barn and the former piggery to form two residential units with associated gardens and car parking.