Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1312: summary

Archaeological evaluation at Elizabeth Cottage, 4 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BQ: August 2018
by Laura Pooley (with contributions from Howard Brooks)

Date report completed: August 2018
Location: Elizabeth Cottage, 4 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BQ
Map reference(s): TQ 67567 94850
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Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. An archaeological evaluation (one trial-trench) was carried out at Elizabeth Cottage, 4 High Street, Billericay, Essex, in advance of the construction of a rear extension. The development site is located within the core of the historic town, with Elizabeth Cottage shown on the first edition 6-inch OS maps of c 1870. Evaluation revealed the remains of a modern extension which was never completed, along with two 19th- to 20th-century pits and a post-medieval/modern pit, all likely associated with Elizabeth Cottage. Evidence of earlier activity consisted of a 17th- to 18th-century pit.