Excavation by W.J. Rodwell at Beauchamps Farm, Wickford, 1966 - EEX42417
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 761 937 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ79SE |
| Civil Parish | SHOTGATE, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 May 1966 - 30 May 1966
Description
In May 1966 work began on the new Beauchamps Junior School at the north end of Hill Avenue (TQ 761937); foundation and sewer trenches revealed a series of floors, postholes, pits and ditches, dating from the early 1st century AD to the late 4th century. Rescue excavations were undertaken throughout the summer and autumn by Wickford and District Archaeological Society.
Sources
- <1> SEX2886 Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1966-1970. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, Series 3, Volume 2. 3(2). p.159.
Other References
- NRHE UID: 638142