Excavation by P.J. Johnson at May Avenue, Canvey Island, 1979 - EEX62704
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8051 8285 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ88SW |
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1979 - 31 Dec 1979
Description
Limited excavation in advance of redevelopment revealed use of the area in the late pre-Roman Iron Age for salt making. Early Roman pottery was recovered during development.
Sources
- <1> SEX52543 Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1980. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 12. 3(12). p 40.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 9655 Late Iron Age or Roman red hill at May Avenue (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 638899