Middle Bronze Age longhouses at Heybridge, Maldon, Essex

During 2021 and 2022 Archaeology South-East investigated a development spanning c.76 ha at Westcombe Park, north of the towns of Heybridge and Maldon, east Essex. This article highlights the regionally significant remains that were recorded over nine excavation areas (totalling c.3.4 ha). These comprised early Neolithic pits, an enclosed Middle Bronze Age settlement, Late Bronze Age enclosed settlements, three Middle Iron Age settlements, Roman field systems and an isolated Saxo-Norman farmstead. Six Middle Bronze Age longhouses within an enclosed settlement are discussed in detail, highlighting their rarity and national significance.