Excavation by L. Savory in St Osyths Priory Park, 1970 - EEX61470
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1180 1610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM11NW |
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Essex County Council
Date
01 Jan 1970 - 31 Dec 1979 at some time
Description
Routine gravel pit inspection followed topsoil stripping, in compliance with an archaeological clause on a mineral consent. The topsoil had been roughly stripped to a depth of 50-60 cm, and the gravel subsoil was visible in areas, though generally there was considerable machine trample.
Sources
- --- SEX1834 Article in serial: Couchman, C.R. (ed.). 1976. Work Undertaken by Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1974-76. Essex Archaeology and History. 3(8). 144-183. Couchman, C.R. and Savory, L., p.149.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 2976 Ditch containing Iron Age to Roman pottery, West of St Osyth Park (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 638031