Undated red hill, Kirby Creek bank (EHER 17748)
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Summary
Undated red hill positioned about 125 yards from the sea- wall on a slightly raised mound indicated by a scattering of briquetage on an area about 30 yards in diameter.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2210 2358 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Red Hill site at Birch Hall Farm. Indicated by a scattering of briquetage on an area about 30 yards in diameter. (Samples verified by Colchester Archaeological Group) The position is about 125 yards from the sea- wall on a slightly raised mound. Soil samples have revealed particles of red earth but not a uniform red colouration. <1>.
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Sources
- <1> SEX60283 CORRESPONDENCE: Dimmick, P.J.. 1996. No name Given.