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The aim was to assess archaeological features at Nags Head Lane through excavation.

June 28, 2026Open Access

Archaeological Evaluation at Land East of Nags Head Lane, Brentwood, Essex

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The aim was to assess archaeological features at Nags Head Lane through excavation.
Excavated 39 trenches each measuring 30m by 2m using a mechanical excavator.
Performed archaeological supervision during the excavation process.
Excavated additional 5x5m extensions targeting possible medieval features.
Identified archaeological remains in six trenches, including prehistoric, Roman, medieval, and post-medieval artifacts.
Remains showed low density and complexity, primarily concentrated in the site's west side.

Abstract

A total of 39 trenches were excavated, each measuring 30m by 2m, by a mechanical excavator under direct archaeological supervision. Two 5x5m extensions were excavated around the south ends of Trenches 8 and 35, targeted on two possible medieval features. Six trenches were found to contain archaeological remains, including ditches and pits of prehistoric, Roman, medieval and post-medieval date. The remains were low in density and complexity, loosely concentrated in the west of the site.

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