Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1368: summary

Archaeological strip, map and record excavation at Old House, Ford Street, Aldham, Essex, CO6 3PH: January 2019
by Dr Elliott Hicks (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Ben Holloway, Emma Holloway )

Date report completed: January 2019
Location: Old House, Ford Street, Aldham, Essex, CO6 3PH
Map reference(s): TL 9200 2699
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Project type: Excavation
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Summary. An archaeological strip, map and record excavation was carried out at Old House, Ford Street, Aldham, Essex in advance of the installation of an open-air swimming pool and associated groundworks. Three pits were uncovered, two of which yielded material dating them from the 13th to the 16th centuries. These might relate to the late medieval or early post-medieval Old House, or alternatively, might be the product of activity at this site prior to the construction of Old House, possibly associated with the possible moated site of Street Farm.