Chance find by R.H. Farrands, foundations trenches, Catholic Church, Dovercourt, 1955 - EEX62500

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Grid reference	TM 2458 3090 (point)
Map sheet	TM23SW
Civil Parish	HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX

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Date

01 Jan 1955 - 31 Dec 1955

Description

In 1955 a foreman reported to Farrands that his workmen had found a few sherds whilst digging a three foot deep trench in the forecourt of the new Roman Catholic church. There seemed to be no signs of stratification or of refuse in the sides of the trench.

Sources

--- SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p. 144.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 3411 Roman pottery sherds, Catholic Church, Dovercourt (Find Spot)

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