Chance find probably by workmen in a field at Notley Place, Braintree, 1752 or 1753 - EEX63804

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Grid reference	TL 7582 2234 (point)
Map sheet	TL72SE

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Date

01 Jan 1752 - 31 Dec 1753 at some time

Description

Chance finds during gravel digging in a field belonging to William Rayment. The location is of gravel workings, but not verified.

Sources

<1> SEX20887 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1976. Braintree: Excavations and Research, 1971-76. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 1-143. p.113.
<2> SEX21562 Serial: Society of Antiquaries. 1751-1756. Minutes of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Minute book, volume 7. 1753, p.89.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 6425 Probable Roman cremation burial, Notley Place (Monument)

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