Archaeological trial-trenching evaluation on land adjacent to ‘Farthings’, 10 The Square, Stock, Essex, CM4 9LH: October 2015

Stock is known for its post-medieval pottery industry. An archaeological evaluation by three trial-trenches within the footprint of a proposed new building revealed no significant archaeological features or finds. The only features were a post-
medieval ditch and pit, an undated pit and an undated post-hole. There was evidence of modern disturbance, probably caused by the construction of a tennis court.
There was no evidence of kilns or pottery production associated with the Stock pottery industries.