Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1209: summary

Archaeological evaluation at Blue Barn Farm (Phase 2, Plots 6 and 7), Clacton Road, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7DF: December 2017
by Emma Holloway (with contributions from -)

Date report completed: January 2018
Location: Blue Barn Farm (Plots 6 and 7), Clacton Road, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7DF
Map reference(s): TM 07349 23644 (c)
File size: 3,683 kb
Project type: Archaeological evaluation
Significance of the results: negative
Keywords: cropmarks

Summary. An archaeological evaluation (consisting of two trial-trenches) was carried out on Plots 6 and 7 (Phase 2) at Blue Barn Farm, Elmstead Market, Essex in advance of the construction of two new detached dwellings with associated garages and access. The development site is located within an area of cropmarks, including that of a possible trackway leading from Elmstead Market. The evaluation revealed two pits, one modern and one undated, and two modern services. There was no evidence of features relating to the cropmarks and no finds were retrieved.