| Name: | IND1 (Springfield) - Phase 2 |
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| SMR Number: | 18045 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | TL 738 081 |
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| Map Sheet: | TL70NW |
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| Parish: | SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
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Summary
An arch. Evaluation by trial trenching revealed only Post-Med to Modern features.
Full description
An arch. Evaluation entailing the digging of 13 trenches did not reveal any datable archaeological features. (Excluding Post- Medieval to Modern)
A Modern ditch was observed in trenches 14 and 21. All finds were modern with the exception of a single residual Bronze Age sherd. A second modern ditch, seen in trenches 23 and 25, produced modern finds and some burnt flint. Trench 10 contained three features all most probably 20th century date: a Soakeway (Brick Lined); a large? Sub rectangular feature and a vertical sided ditch which formed part of a World War II tank trap ditch (see 8893). <1> The structures are interpreted as traces of farm outbuildings and the ditches as field boundaries. <1>.
The results from the evaluation have borne out the conclusions derived from the fieldwalking programme and Geophysical survey that had pinpointed only one potential area of archaeological interest. <2>. This was shown to reflect the site of a demolished farm and associated outbuildings all post- med to Modern date. <1>.
<1> Andrews, P and Batt, A, 1998, IND1 (Springfield) Chelmsford, Essex, Report on Archaeological Trial trenching Evaluaton* (DESC TEXT). SEX60656.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 1996, IND1 (Springfield) Chelmsford, Essex, Arch. Fieldwalking evaluation / WA Ref: 39611. 04 (DESC TEXT). SEX60657.
Monument Types
- DITCH (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- TANK TRAP (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Associated Events
Protected Status
- Historic Environment Character Zone: Chelmsford 4.6
- Historic Environment Character Area: Chelmsford 4
- Historic Environment Character Zone: Chelmsford 2.15
- Historic Environment Character Area: Chelmsford 2
Sources and further reading
| <1> | DESC TEXT: Andrews, P and Batt, A. 1998. IND1 (Springfield) Chelmsford, Essex, Report on Archaeological Trial trenching Evaluaton*. |
| <2> | DESC TEXT: Wessex Archaeology. 1996. IND1 (Springfield) Chelmsford, Essex, Arch. Fieldwalking evaluation / WA Ref: 39611. 04. |
Related records
| 8893 | Related to: GHQ Line Anti-Tank Ditch (Monument) |
Images
 Excavation, Springfield, Chelmsford © Essex County Council |  Excavation, Springfield, Chelmsford © Essex County Council |
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