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

Key Points

• 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.