Undated red hill, Willow Pond Farm, Lower Road (EHER 18175)
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Summary
Evidence of a red hill was recovered during a watching brief.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8356 9468 (90m by 45m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HULLBRIDGE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An archaeological watching brief on flood defence works by the River Crouch found evidence of a 'red hill' in the side of a small drainage trench and in redeposited material discovered in the stripping of an earlier embankment. The report does not describe what type of material was recorded. No archaeological features were found in the area of the borrow pit or of the new embankment. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX59767 Watching Brief Report: Peachey, M.J.. 1998. Willow Pond Farm, Lower Road, Hullbridge, Essex: Archaeological Watching Brief.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1178822
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SW 50