Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 756: summary

An archaeological evaluation by trial-trenching at Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy, Traceys Road, Harlow, Essex - February 2014
by Adam Wightman (with contributions from Stephen Benfield)

Date report completed: March 2014
Location: Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy, Traceys Road, Harlow, Essex
Map reference(s): TL 46561 08631
File size: 4,710 kb
Project type: Evaluation by trial-trenching
Significance of the results: neg
Keywords: medieval, post-medieval, pottery

Summary. Two trial-trenches and two test-pits were excavated by the Colchester Archaeological Trust at the Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy in Harlow. The work was undertaken in advance of the construction of a new classroom block and two small extensions to the existing building. Twelve sherds of medieval/post-medieval pottery were recovered during the evaluation. These probably derive from the Harlow pottery industry. No structural remains or deposits associated with pottery manufacture were identified within the development area.