Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1604: summary

Archaeological evaluation on land off Spellbrook Lane, West Spellbrook, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AY: September 2020
by Dr Elliott Hicks (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Adam Wightman, Alec Wade, Laura Pooley, Chris Lister, Ben Holloway and Emma Holloway)

Date report completed: October 2020
Location: Land off Spellbrook Lane, West Spellbrook, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AY
Map reference(s): TL 485 174
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Project type: Evaluation
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Summary. An archaeological evaluation (five trial-trenches) was carried out on land off Spellbrook Lane, West Spellbrook, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire in advance of the construction of two new dwellings with associated garages, landscaping, and associated groundworks. The site lies partially within Area of Archaeological Significance No. 162, which defines the extent of the medieval core of Spellbrook. A number of features dating from the 11th to the 13th century were uncovered within this area, and yielded evidence suggesting domestic activity in the vicinity. A post-medieval posthole, a modern pit or posthole and an undated pit were also excavated.