Excavation by D. Hollingworth and K.J. Barton at the Orsett 'Cock' enclosure, Thurrock, 1956-1957 - EEX6732

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Grid reference	TQ 6538 8128 (point)
Map sheet	TQ68SE
Unitary Authority	THURROCK, ESSEX

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01 Jan 1956 - 31 Dec 1957

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Two trial trenches were dug across the enclosure ditches (identified by aerial photography, EHER 1858) by Mr. D. Hollingworth, with the assistance of Mr. K. Barton but, unfortunately, no report was published.

Sources

<1> SEX6733 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1974. The Orsett 'Cock' Cropmark Site. Essex Archaeology and History. 6. 13-39. p.13.
<2> SEX78184 Serial: Thurrock History Society. 1957. Panorama: Thurrock History Society Journal. 2. p.16, p.20.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

EHER 1857 Probable Early-Middle Iron Age field system and possible settlement at Orsett 'Cock' (Monument)
EHER 1859 Roman enclosure and pottery kilns at Orsett 'Cock' (Monument)

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NRHE UID: 638106

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