Archaeological excavation by J. Oxley Parker at 'Othona' Roman fort, Bradwell-on-Sea, 1864-1865 - EEX351
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0311 0818 (100m by 171m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM00NW |
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1864 - 31 Oct 1865 at some time
Description
PART EXCAV by Parker, O, 1864
An archaeological excavation, led by the landowner Mr J. Oxley Parker, to investigate the architectural remains exposed by the operations of the South Essex Reclamation Company undertaking marsh reclamation work on the marshes surrounding St Peter's Chapel (EHER 32), during the construction of sea walls. Excavations were carried out 'higher in the field' to reveal the extent and course of the walls.
NRHE data transfer:
Archive ref: The Oxley Parker Collection.
Sources
- <1> SEX76576 Serial: Urban, S. (ed.). 1865. The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review, Vol. 218. 01-06. Essex Archaeological Society, pp.67-71.
- <2> SEX375 Serial: Urban, S. (ed.). 1865. The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review, Vol. 219. 07-12. Roach Smith, C., pp.404-408.
- <3> SEX374 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1868. Archaeologia, Volume 41. 41(2). Lewin, T., pp.439-452.
- <4> SEX377 Report: Colchester Museum. 1948. Colchester Museum Report. pp.20-29.
- <5> SEX76580 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1865. Archaeological Journal, Volume 22. Unknown, p.64.
- <6> SEX76581 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1866. Archaeological Journal, Volume 23. Unknown, pp.60-61.
- <7> SEX76584 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2000. Othona, Bradwell On Sea, Essex: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Fig.10.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- EHER 2009 Bronze Age ring money, 'Othona' Roman fort (Find Spot)
- EHER 2006 Roman finger ring, 'Othona' Roman fort (Find Spot)
- EHER 81393 Site of middle to late Anglo-Saxon monastery, Bradwell-on-sea (Monument)
- EHER 31 Site of Roman shore fort 'Othona', Bradwell-on-Sea (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 637988