Archaeological evaluation on land south of Doctors Pond, Star Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BB

CAT Report 1988: summary

by Sarah Veasey (with contributions from Dr Matthew Loughton, Laura Pooley, Robin Matheison, Emma Holloway)

Summary

An archaeological evaluation (one X-shaped trench) was carried out on land south of Doctors Pond, Star Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, in advance of the construction of a single-storey dwelling. The proposed development site is located within the historic village of Great Dunmow and is surrounded by a large number of listed buildings, dating from at least the 17th century through to the 19th century. Six features were identified in the evaluation trench, including a brick wall visible on the 1st edition OS map, a yard surface and a brick culvert.

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Location

Doctors Pond, Star Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BB

Map Reference

TL 62708 22153 (centre)

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