Middle Iron Age and Roman occupation, West Clacton reservoir and pumping station, Dead lane, Great Bentley (EHER 46191)
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Summary
Middle Iron Age and Roman occupation evidence and later medieval to post-medieval field systems.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1157 1842 (245m by 342m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BENTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An evaluation by 13 trenches revealed an area of prehistoric and Roman occupation dating from the Middle Iron Age to the Roman period ( not necessarily continuously) which is probably marginal to cropmark sites to the east and west (EHER 2948).
Later, a field system defined by medieval and post-medieval ditches was laid out over the site. (recorded separately) <1> <2>