Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1959: summary

Archaeological monitoring at Pleshey Golden Jubilee Playground, Vicarage Road, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1JG: March-July 2023
by Megan Beale (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Laura Pooley and Alec Wade)

Date report completed: July 2023
Location: Pleshey Golden Jubilee Playground, Vicarage Road, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1JG
Map reference(s): TL 66469 14688 (centre)
File size: 14274 kb
Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. Archaeological monitoring was carried out during the construction of new play equipment at Pleshey Golden Jubilee Playground, Pleshey, Essex. The village of Pleshey is enclosed by a bank and ditch system, originating from the construction of a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century. Due to this, Pleshey is a scheduled ancient monument. The foundations/floor of a 19th-20th-century building were revealed, likely relating to the nearby smithy.