Possible prehistoric settlements at Site 48, A120 Trunk Road, west of Ongar Road, A120 (EHER 45331)
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Summary
Possible Mesolithic and later Neolithic settlement overlaid by late Bronze Age settlement activity.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6243 2110 (248m by 157m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2002. Watching brief.
The features were in two dispersed clusters. A small assemblage of 44 pieces of worked flint, including blades was found in the east area and were dated to possible Mesolithic and later Neolithic industries. Linear features, postholes and pits were found, some of which contained late Bronze Age pottery. The west area comprised pits and a possible unurned cremation burial. An assemblage including late Bronze Age pottery, animal bone, worked flint and fired clay was recovered from the pits. <1>
See also: <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX63518 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Oxford Archaeological Unit and Wessex Archaeology. 2003. A120 Trunk Road, Stansted Airport to Braintree, Essex: Post-excavation assessment and publication proposal. Volume 2.
- <2> SEX66707 DESC TEXT: Oxford Wessex Archaeology. 2006. Hatfield Park Farm Proposed Golf Course. Appendix 1: Gazetter.