Pleistocene (Ipswichian interglacial or earlier) river channel, Barling Gravel Pit (EHER 11376)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation in 1983 recorded a Pleistocene river channel assignable to the Ipswichian interglacial or earlier, overlain by gravels containing several struck flints.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 928 899 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARLING MAGNA, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In the area of TQ 928 899 limited excavation revealed a Pleistocene river channel assignable to the Ipswichian interglacial or earlier, overlain by gravels containing several struck flints. <1> <2>
NRHE data transfer:
See <3>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX836 Article in serial: Priddy, D.A. (ed.). 1984-5. Excavations in Essex, 1983-4. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 122-139. Crowe, K., p.123.
- <2> SEX54434 CORRESPONDENCE: Crowe, K.. 1983. Barling Gravel Pit.
- <3> SEX77587 Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1983. Essex Archaeology and History News, 83 (Summer). 83. Crowe, K., 11-Dec.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-093
- NRHE identifier: 925662
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 33