Chance finds probably by E.H. Bentall in 'Barn Field' opposite 'The Towers', Heybridge, 1873 - EEX62631
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8589 0823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL80NE |
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1873 - 31 Dec 1873 at some time
Description
The circumstances of discovery and exact findspots are unknown. One of the finds, the Acanster stone coffin, is described as being found 30" below the surface, about 300 yards north-east of the church.
Sources
- <1> SEX24952 Article in serial: Wickenden, N.P.. 1986. Prehistoric Settlement and the Romano-British Small Town at Heybridge, Essex. Essex Archaeology and History. 17. 7-68. pp.55-56.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. pp.146-147.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 7813 Probable Roman inhumation cemetery near The Towers, Heybridge (Monument)