Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1907: summary

Archaeological evaluation on land adjacent to Corner Cottage, Banters Lane, Great Leighs, Essex, CM3 1NT: February 2023
by Ben Holloway

Date report completed: February 2023
Location: Corner Cottage, Banters Lane, Great Leighs, Essex, CM3 1NT
Map reference(s): TL 73540 18200 (centre)
File size: 3725 kb
Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. An archaeological evaluation (four trial-trenches) was carried out on land adjacent to Corner Cottage, Banters Lane, Great Leighs, Essex in advance of the construction of four new dwellings. The site lies to the east of the Main Road, which follows the route of the Roman road linking Braintree and Chelmsford. Numerous historic buildings dating to the late medieval and post-medieval periods lie within the vicinity of the site. Despite lying in an archaeologically sensitive area, only four undated pits and a modern tree-throw were uncovered.