Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 2009: summary

Archaeological excavation on land opposite St Margaret’s Church, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, Essex, CM9 6SN: November 2023
by Ben Holloway

Date report completed: December 2023
Location: St Margaret’s Church, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, Essex, CM9 6SN
Map reference(s): TL 82096 04993
File size: 3,227 kb
Project type: Archaeological excavation
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Summary. An archaeological excavation was carried out on land opposite St Margaret’s Church, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, Essex, in advance of the construction of a new crematorium.

Archaeological evaluation on the site earlier in the year had revealed a possible Late Bronze Age pit in the eastern end Trench 17, and during current works a small excavation area was targetted over this pit. Two additional pits were identified.

Although no further pottery was recovered, the proximity suggest that they could be contemporary. This is further indication of some small-scale pre-historic activity.