Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 631: summary

An archaeological evaluation by trial-trenching on land to the rear of 52 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex - December 2011
by Adam Wightman (with contributions from Stephen Benfield)

Date report completed: January 2012
Location: rear of 52 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex
Map reference(s): TL 6268 2167 (c)
File size: 2,703 kb
Project type: Archaeological evaluation
Significance of the results: *
Keywords: landscaping features, rubbish-disposal pits

Summary. An archaeological evaluation by two trial-trenches identified post-medieval and modern features which are interpreted as landscaping features and rubbish-disposal pits in a former back garden or yard to a property fronting onto the High Street. No evidence of Roman or medieval activity was identified during this evaluation.