Roman ditch at Brookside, The Street (EHER 45949)
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Summary
Archaeological trenching in 2005 uncovered a ditch containing animal bone and some Roman pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5491 2117 (3m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAKELEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October 2005. Trial trenching.
The primary fill of the ditch contained animal bone and a small amount of 1st century AD Roman pottery. It is surmised that the ditch was Roman and that it formed one side of an enclosure or plot alongside Stane Street. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX65211 Evaluation Report: Germany, M.. 2005. Brookside, The Street, Takeley, Essex: Achaeological Trenching.