Probable Roman red hill, 'HG/2', Havengore Island (EHER 18855)
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Summary
Probable Red Hill site identified from fieldwalking.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9689 9019 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1987-1999. Fieldwalking.
One of five probable red hill sites identified by fieldwalking. Briquetage and Roman pottery dating from the mid 2nd to mid 3rd century has been recovered. This site is known as HG/2. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Possible Red Hills, Havengore Island: TQ 969 902. Grid references from Southend Museum. <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX54318 Desk-Based Assessment: Crump, R.W.. 1998. Appraisal of known Archaeological Sites and Historic Buildings for Site Management Statement for the land owned and occupied by Defence, Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA), Foulness Island. p. 1.
- <2> SEX36309 Bibliographic reference: Fawn, A.J., Evan, K.A., McMaster, I. and Davis, G.M.R.. 1990. The Red Hills of Essex: Salt Making in Antiquity. p.67.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 765041
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NE 5