Archaeological evaluation at 2a Silver Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1RJ: May 2026
CAT Report 2291: summary
by Dr Elliott Hicks with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Laura Pooley & Alec Wade
Summary
An archaeological evaluation (one trial-trench) was carried out at 2a Silver Street, Waltham Abbey,
Essex, in advance of the construction of a new dwelling. The proposed development site lies in the
historic core of Waltham Abbey, which has its origins in the early medieval period. Excavations
revealed five pits dating from the medieval period to the 19th century. These features contained
domestic refuse, indicating occupation in the vicinity across this period.
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Map Reference
TL 38106 00498