Thremhall Priory Barns, Takeley, Essex

In August 2006 Oxford Archaeology (OA) carried out an archaeological watching brief at Thremhall Priory Barns, Takeley, Essex (NGR: TL 5325 2160). The work was commissioned by Cowper Griffith in advance of conversion and extension of existing buildings. The watching brief revealed widespread evidence of demolition debris (principally brick fragments) probably associated with the dissolution of the Priory. This had been heavily disturbed and truncated by 20th century ground reduction. The truncated foundations of an agricultural building, c.19th century, were also observed.