Roman pottery sherds and brick at Broxted (C-MG7) (EHER 45235)
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Summary
Cambridge to Matching Green pipeline Site 7. Rectilinear ditches and pits correspond to a low density of pottery and ceramic building material of Roman date, discovered during the 2001-2002 geophysical survey and excavation.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5798 2509 (86m by 539m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2001-2002. Geophysical survey.
Rectilinear ditches and pits correspond to a low density of pottery and ceramic building material of Roman date. <1> <2>
2002. Excavation.
Excavation uncovered undated pits and a single ditch. <3> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68515 Report: Network Archaeology. 2004. Cambridge to Matching Green Transco pipeline: Evaluation, Excavation and Construction Watching Brief - Report No 181.
- <2> SEX63497 Field Survey Report: Network Archaeology. 2002. Cambridge to Matching Green proposed gas pipeline: Archaeological field survey.
- <3> SEX64279 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Taylor, C.. 2004. Brief summary of Cambridge to Matching Green Transco Pipeline 2002.
- <4> SEX63507 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 2002. Cambridge to Matching Green gas pipeline - Archaeological sites to date. 15/6/2002.