Roman ditch, plough soil and pits, including probable cremation burial, at the Army & Navy site, Chelmsford (EHER 46183)
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Summary
Roman agricultural activity, also a cremation vessel of Roman date were uncovered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7140 0603 (88m by 113m) |
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Type and Period
Description
June 2006. Trial trenching.
The evaluation revealed two early Roman pits, one contained a disturbed cremation vessel, and also a large 'channel' or ditch and plough soils of Roman date. No evidence for the Roman road to Heybridge which is conjectured to pass through the site was found. <1>
June 2006. Trial trenching.
Medieval cultivation soils were evident, as were the southern bank and silting fills of the earlier course of the River can or its tributary stream. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX66416 Evaluation Report: Trott, K. and Woolhouse, T.. 2006. The Army and Navy site, Chelmsford, Essex: An archaaeological evaluation..