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Excavation by J.G. Covernton at The Common, Great Biggins, 1932-1936 - EEX5412

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Map

Location

Grid reference TL 6905 3252 (point)
Map sheet TL63SE
Civil Parish FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Date

01 Jan 1932 - 31 Dec 1936 at some time

Description

NRHE data transfer: Excavations in the 1930s uncovered 1st/2nd century AD buildings, which may have been outbuildings to the main villa which was excavated separately. Neolithic/Bronze Age lithic implements were also recovered from the site. No visible remains.

Sources

  • <1> Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1937. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, Series 2, Vol. 21. 2(21). p.225-229.
  • <2> Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1940. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 2(22). p.309-315.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Iron Age settlement at The Common, Great Biggins (Monument)

Other References

  • NRHE UID: 637702

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