Archaeological evaluation and excavation at Bulse Grange, Rookery Lane, Wendens Ambo, Essex CB11 4JT: November 2022

An archaeological evaluation (two trial-trenches) and subsequent excavation were carried out at Bulse Grange, Rookery Lane, Wendens Ambo, Essex in advance of the construction of a new dwelling. The site lies within the village of Wendens Ambo, which purportedly has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period, and on the former historic farmstead of Bulse Farm references to which can be found as far back as the late 13th century. Archaeological investigations uncovered the remains of three phases of the historic farmstead, consisting of a medieval wall plinth (Building 1), a post-medieval brick plinth, wall foundation and floor surface (Building 2), and a 19th-20th century outbuilding (Building 3) with at least four separate rooms including one cobbled floor and another of brick, perhaps indicative of a cow shed and milking area. Archaeological investigations also revealed a small scatter of prehistoric flint and a Roman ditch.