Possible Anglo-Saxon graves and cremation burial, Smallands Farm (EHER 18047)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 1993 recorded two possible Saxon graves and pottery sherds from a possible Saxon cremation urn.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8216 1081 (270m by 253m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD PEVEREL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 1993. Trial trenching.
A field evaluation of cropmarks (EHER 8385) revealed prehistoric activity (EHER 18046) and early Saxon activity (this record). A large number of sherds from an early Saxon pot were found in a shallow pit; the pot is probably associated with a cremation or inhumation burial. Two other features of a grave like appearance were also located, but there was no positive proof of their date or function. <1>
NRHE summary decsription:
An evaluation to the south of Smallands Farm in 1993 found two cuts interpretted as Saxon graves, although there were no grave goods nor bonespresent, except for a Saxon cremation urn. <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX60658 Evaluation Report: Reidy, K.. 1994. Smallands Farm, Hatfield Peverel: Archaeological Evaluation, Trial Trenching.
- <2> SEX77811 Article in serial: Reidy, K. and Maynard, D.. 2000. Shorter Notes: Possible Saxon burials at Hatfield Peverels an evaluation at Smallands Farm, 1993. Essex Archaeology and History. 31. 279-285.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1396481
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 68