Excavation by G. Maynard at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, 1913 - EEX5346

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Grid reference	TL 616 306 (point)
Map sheet	TL63SW
Civil Parish	THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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EXCAVATION

Date

01 Jan 1910 - 31 Dec 1910 at some time

Description

G. Maynard investigated a possible Roman hypocaust at Claypits Farm, that has been observed in about 1910 through trenching. The VCH believed it was some sort of tile kiln and not necessarily Roman, but Roman building material was observed on the farm.

Sources

<1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 1478 Possible medieval tile kiln at Claypits Farm (Monument)

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NRHE UID: 637700

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