Archaeological excavation by A.E. Collins (GCAG) at Great Chesterford Roman Temple, 1978 - EEX17280
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5141 4360 (55m by 58m) Using Fig.10.3 in <1> |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Great Chesterford Archaeological Group
Date
01 Jan 1978 - 31 Dec 1978 between
Description
Excavation of the Romano-Celtic temple east of the Roman town was carried out in advance of further plough damage. This excavation was preceded by earlier excavations in 1847 and suceeded by further excavations in 1983-1988. The mapped extent is approximate.
NRHE data transfer:
A silver mask is in Cambridge University Museum, Acc No: 78.197. No further details; archive to go to Saffron Walden Museum?
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- EHER 4978 Late Iron Age shrine and Roman temple within palisaded (and later walled) precinct, 'Great Chesterford Roman Temple', East of Walden Road (Monument)
- EHER 4979 Prehistoric to Latest Iron Age flints from Great Chesterford Roman Temple, east of Walden Road (Find Spot)
- EHER 4980 Probable Iron Age pottery sherds from Great Chesterford Roman Temple, east of Walden Road (Find Spot)
Finds (3)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 637651