Chance find by unknown at Thundersley, Castle Point, pre-1963 - EEX62597

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Grid reference	TQ 79 88 (point) Generic location for area - exact NGR not known.
Map sheet	TQ78NE

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Date

31 Dec 1963 - 31 Dec 1963 pre

Description

A clay lamp, probably of the 1st century, with Hercules shown in the garden of Hesperides, was found when making a new pavement in a housing estate at Thundersley; it is now in Southend Museum.

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 7076 Roman clay lamp (Find Spot)

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