Prehistoric cremation and finds, Elm Park, Station Road (EHER 18330)
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Summary
Four open area trenches were excavated during November and December 1998 locating a small truncated, unurned cremation burial which may be of prehistoric date. Prehistoric activity on the site was also represented by sparse occurrences of calcined bone, struck flint and pottery.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0560 2875 (43m by 48m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Evaluation, 1998
During November and December 1998, four open area trenches were excavated in Elm park, Ardleigh A small truncated, unurned cremation burial (located in Trench 3) may be of prehistoric date. No evidence for use of the development area as a cremation cemetery within the Bronze Age was revealed, and none is implied from available artefactual evidence. Prehistoric activity on the site was also represented by sparse occurrences of calcined bone, struck flint and pottery. These finds were recovered from secondary contexts. <1> <2>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (3)
- Heritage Assessment: Desk based assessment by Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust at Elm Park, Station Road, Ardleigh, 1998 (EEX53962)
- Archaeological Intervention: Evaluation by Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust at Elm Park, Station Road, Ardleigh, 1998 (EEX53961)
- Archaeological Intervention: Geophysical survey by Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust at Elm Park, Station Road, Ardleigh, 1998 (EEX62247)