Archaeological excavations by T.E. Miller (GCAG) in the Great Chesterford Temple precinct (east), 1983-1984 - EEX53419
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5145 4362 (52m by 57m) Digitised from Fig. 10.32 in <3>. |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Great Chesterford Archaeological Group
Date
05 Jun 1983 - 01 Sep 1984 between
Description
In 1983, investigations took place to the east of the temple precinct. The east and north walls which had been identified from crop mark evidence and the south wall were confirmed by excavation. Partial excavation took place on an internal building. In 1984, excavation on the internal building continued and more of the precinct wall was excavated.
Sources
- <1> SEX61995 Interim Report: Miller, T.E.. 1985. Interim report of 1983 and 1984 excavation..
- <2> SEX836 Article in serial: Priddy, D.A. (ed.). 1984-5. Excavations in Essex, 1983-4. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 122-139. Miller, T.E., pp.127-128.
- <3> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. p.138-168.
- <4> SEX78188 Article in serial: Miller, T.E.. 1995. The Romano-British temple precinct at Great Chesterford, Essex. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. 84. 15-57.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 4978 Late Iron Age shrine and Roman temple within palisaded (and later walled) precinct, 'Great Chesterford Roman Temple', East of Walden Road (Monument)