Archaeological trial-trenching evaluation at 23 Common Lane, Stock, Essex – January 2014

This site is the former garden of 23 Common Lane, in the centre of Stock. Two evaluation trenches (18m total length) were positioned within the footprint of a new detached house and associated garage.
There were five modern features (pits, foundations, and a well), all associated with the current dwelling.
Despite the discovery of potsherds and kiln debris on the adjacent site, there was no evidence for the Stock pottery industry here (in the form of either loose sherds or kiln debris). This may be due to reduction of site level prior to the construction of the existing building removing early deposits and finds.