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by Frances Williams (Author)
This report correlates the results from four seasons of excavation, directed by Mr. P. A. Rahtz, in the upper bailey of Pleshey Castle, Essex, in 1959-60 and 1962-3. Three main periods were defined, following pre-castle occupation. The earliest features identified was a large circular stone base. A later stage a thick clay deposit. And later rectangular stone building.