Excavation by F.H. Erith, and P.R. Holbert at Elm Park, Ardleigh, 1973 - EEX12702
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0566 2876 (7m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Group
Date
01 Jan 1972 - 31 Dec 1973
Description
In 1972, Mr Erith decided to dig a trial trench into this pit, situated close to the Elm Park boundary. This investigation produced a large number of Roman sherds down to a gravel level at about 3 feet which at first appeared to be the bottom of the pit, but upon further digging, this proved to be an intrusion, when further pottery levels were revealed. It was with the aim of obtaining the remainder of these very interesting finds that in 1973 members of the Colchester Archaeological Group completed the excavation of the pit. The nearby ditch was excavated whilst the pit was excavated.
Sources
- --- SEX12703 Article in serial: Erith, F.H. and Holbert, P.R.. 1974. A Belgic pit at Ardleigh, Essex. Colchester Archaeological Group Annual Bulletin. 17. 3-19. p. 11.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 638010