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The aim was to evaluate archaeological potential on land designated for residential development near Stansted Mountfitchet.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Land East of High Lane, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex

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The aim was to evaluate archaeological potential on land designated for residential development near Stansted Mountfitchet.
Excavated 17 trenches each measuring 30m by 1.8m across a 3.4ha site.
Conducted trenching to target foundation areas for residential properties.
Conducted machining under archaeological supervision and collected samples for analysis.
Identified an undated possible ditch in Trench 3 with signs of root disturbance.
Encountered a modern animal burial with 18th-20th century pottery in Trench 15.
No archaeological remains found in the majority of the trenches, indicating limited historical significance.

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Archaeological evaluation identified limited features in land planned for residential development, suggesting minimal historical significance.

Joao Heitor (2024) studied this question.

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Archaeological evaluation identified limited features in land planned for residential development, suggesting minimal historical significance.