Saltern south of Wigboro Wick Farm (EHER 2838)
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Summary
A single small almost flat red hill is all that remains of a saltern, indicating saltmaking at this location.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1126 1352 (133m by 132m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Red hill from saltern.
One small, almost flattened mound of red earth containing numerous tiny fragments of red coarse pottery. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX10051 DESC TEXT: Butler, P.B.. 1976. SMR.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM11-116