Salvage excavation by A.E. Collins at the Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, 1972-1973 - EEX17186
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5052 4329 (218m by 123m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Great Chesterford Archaeological Group
Date
01 Jan 1972 - 31 Dec 1973 at some time
Description
Levelling for a new bowling green in 1972 necessitated removal of the soil to a depth of 1.25m, the spreading of shingle to provide drainage and the replacement of the topsoil. During these works, a large quantity of human bone, as well as some animal bone and samian pottery, was uncovered. A.E. Collins heard of the works and gained permission to excavate the one remaining undisturbed area of the site. A trench 6m long and 1m wide was stripped of its topsoil (depth 0.32–0.2m).
Sources
- <1> SEX17187 Report: Collins, A.E.. 1973. Field Report No. 4: Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green.
- <2> SEX16748 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Collins, A.E.. 1978. SMR.
- <3> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 68, p.237.
- <4> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 9, p.220.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- EHER 13916 Roman burials at the Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green (Monument)
- EHER 4946 Roman soil and ditch or pit at the Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green (Monument)