A few years ago an archaeological dig was made in woods on Coach Road, where a Bronze Age bronze smelting pit was found. Much Of Great Horkesley was a marsh, with very boggy ground, until it was drained by farmers.
A few years ago, an archaeological exploration took place in the woods along Coach Road, where a Bronze Age bronze smelting pit was unearthed. A substantial part of Great Horkesley used to be a wetland until it was drained by agricultural workers.