Watching briefs by Great Chesterford Archaeological Group and chance finds by grave diggers at All Saints Church, Great Chesterford, before 1978 - EEX64162

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Grid reference	TL 5056 4278 (point)
Map sheet	TL54SW
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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Great Chesterford Archaeological Group

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06 Jan 1978 - 06 Jan 1978 pre

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Members of Great Chesterford Archaeological Group monitored grave digging before 1978, prompted by reports of chance finds from grave diggers. In 1978, negotiations were in place to arrange an excavation before grave digging destroys the area.

Sources

<1> SEX16748 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Collins, A.E.. 1978. SMR.
<2> SEX17261 Map: Collins, A.E.?. 1978. SMR.
<3> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 114, p.244.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 4968 Roman finds and possible concrete floor at All Saints Church, Great Chesterford (Monument)

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