What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim of the evaluation was to assess the archaeological significance of the site through excavation.

April 22, 2026Open Access

Archaeological Evaluation Report Land to Rear of White Rose Villa 37 Ockendon Road Upminster London

Puntos clave

The aim of the evaluation was to assess the archaeological significance of the site through excavation.
Conducted mechanical excavation of three trial trenches measuring 10m x 1.80m each under supervision.
Trenches were excavated to locate any archaeological features as outlined in the work specification.
No archaeological features were found in the excavated trenches.
The northern trench contained a thick deposit of made ground, likely from the 19th century.
Evidence suggests the site was graded in the past due to its original slope.

Resumen

The archaeological evaluation comprised the mechanical excavation under archaeological supervision of three 10m x 1.80m trial trenches as specified in the WSI No archaeological features were present within the trenches. The northern most trench revealed a thick deposit of made ground. It is likely that this material was brought in during the 19th century to level up the site which originally sloped down to the north.

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