Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1500: summary

Archaeological evaluation at Bambers Green Riding School, Frogs Hall, Bambers Green Road, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6PE: November 2019
by Dr Elliott Hicks (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Chris Lister, Mark Baister, Sarah Carter)

Date report completed: January 2020
Location: Bambers Green Riding School, Frogs Hall, Bambers Green Road, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6PE
Map reference(s): TL 58236 22241 (centre)
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Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. An archaeological evaluation (two trial-trenches) was carried out at Bambers Green Riding School, Frogs Hall, Bambers Green Road, Takeley, Essex, in advance of the demolition of the existing dwelling and its replacement with a new five-bedroomed dwelling. The site lies within the complex of Frogs Hall, originally built in the early 17th century. A drainage ditch and a land drain, both of likely 19th-century date, a modern pit, an undated pit and a ditch or pit were recorded. A small assemblage of medieval pottery dating from the 13th to the 16th century was also recovered, indicating that the remains of a late medieval or early post-medieval building lie in the vicinity.