Archaeological excavation by M.J. Campen at Chambers Meadow, Kelvedon, 1959 - EEX26649
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8622 1861 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL81NE |
| Civil Parish | KELVEDON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1959 - 31 Dec 1959 at some time
Description
The exact position of the excavation is not clear, but Chambers Farm is at the north end of the High Street on the south side. Source<1> records that Campen dug on the south and east of the town. One of a series of excavations by the amateur archaeologist M.J. Campen, see also EEX26763. No written records were kept and 'run of the mill' finds were discarded. He was assisted by Mr H.J.D. Bennett, a local police officer and Mr F.N. Snowden, a local headmaster.
Sources
- <1> SEX1258 Article in monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1963. A History of the County of Essex. Victoria County History Volume III. p.150.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 8262 Roman pottery kiln, Chambers Meadow, Kelvedon (Monument)