Archaeological excavation by J.G.S. Brinson at 'Othona' Roman fort, Bradwell-on-Sea, 1947 - EEX352
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0308 0818 (point) Location of trench, 70ft to North of chapel. |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM00NW |
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Roman Essex Society
Date
01 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1947 at some time
Description
PART EXCAV by Brinson, JGS, 1947
The Roman Essex Society, under the direction of Major J.G.S. Brinson excavated a section across the West defences some 'seventy feet' North of the chapel. Brinson cut a narrow trench across the wall and ditch of the fort.
NRHE data transfer, 637989: no new information.
NRHE data transfer, 639060: no new information.
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.54.
- <2> SEX377 Report: Colchester Museum. 1948. Colchester Museum Report. pp.29-31.
- <3> SEX24846 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1976. Archaeological Notes: Some Unrecorded Archaeological Discoveries in Essex, 1946-75. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 234-247.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
- 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: 637989
- NRHE UID: 639060