Possible post-medieval industrial site, Barling Marsh Quarry (EHER 18051)
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Summary
Fieldwalking in advance of gravel extraction recorded evidence of a post-medieval industrial site with pottery tile and glass present.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9416 9043 (182m by 255m) Copied from linked Event. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARLING MAGNA, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March 1998. Fieldwalking.
A 2.3ha area immediately to the northeast of Barling Hall Farm, forming Phase 5 of Barling Quarry, was fieldwalked in March 1998 in advance of gravel extraction. Possible evidence of a small post-medieval industrial site was present in the southeast corner of the survey area. Finds collected include post-medieval pottery and tile, pewter and glass. <1>
See also <2>.
Note: This record was previously incorrectly mapped at TQ 9040 9409. See also EHER 17544 which records more post-medieval material on land immediately adjacent.