Chance find by G.A. Goodchild at Dicketts Hill, Great Yeldham, 1953 - EEX63207

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Grid reference	TL 7661 3677 (point)
Map sheet	TL73NE
Civil Parish	GREAT YELDHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

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Date

01 Jan 1953 - 31 Dec 1953 at some time

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A Roman cremation burial with a 2nd century Samian platter, covered with a large storage jar was found on 1953 at Dicketts Hill. The find was donated to Colchester museum.

Sources

<1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.203.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 6814 Roman cremation, near Pool Farm (Monument)

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