Chance find by unknown at Shellhaven West Site, Corringham, pre-1963 - EEX62614

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Grid reference	TQ 7170 8190 (point)
Map sheet	TQ78SW

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31 Dec 1963 - 31 Dec 1963 pre

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Red Hill (saltmaking) material, and pottery sherds dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD have been found at Shellhaven West Site, Corringham. Reports of a boat were unconfirmed. Information from Southend Museum.

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

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 7102 Roman salt works debris and pottery sherds, Corringham (Monument)

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