Chance find by unknown person, Rochford Road, Chelmsford, 1859 - EEX63369

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Grid reference	TL 7102 0630 (point)
Map sheet	TL70NW

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01 Jan 1859 - 31 Dec 1859

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In 1859 a 4th century `Castor' ware cup was dug up in a field opposite the silk factory in Moulsham. The field is now under Rochford Road.

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--- SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p. 65.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 5880 3rd to 4th century beaker, Rochford Road (Find Spot)

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