Roman finds from Nun's Wood (EHER 2836)

A single large fragment of Roman tile was found in bank of disturbed sandy earth on the edge of a moat in Nun's Wood. Oyster shells, smaller tile fragments and pottery were also recovered along with fragments of comb decorated flue tile and painted wall plaster. These finds are thought likely to relate to a possible Roman villa (EHER 2885) and a small Roman building (EHER 2890) recorded nearby.

Sherd of tile 11cm x 7cm x 4cm, 2.5cm thick, found in bank of disturbed sandy earth on edge of moat in Nun's wood. Oyster shells, smaller tile fragments and pottery also recovered. Fragments of comb decorated flue tile and painted wall plaster were also present. <1> <2> These finds are thought to relate to a Roman villa approximately 300m to the west (EHER 2885) and the remains of a small Roman building approximately 80m to the west (EHER 2890). A desk-based assessment and site inspection of St Osyth's Priory Park noted multiperiod remains <3>