Late Iron Age to Roman quarry pits and ditches, 48 Cresent Road (EHER 46278)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2007 recorded three large intercutting pits which were interpreted to be gravel quarry pits. Other features include a Romano-British buried soil, possible boundary ditches and a possible refuse pit which may attest domestic activity nearby.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8486 0844 (31m by 29m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2007. Trial trenching.
The evaluation revealed evidence of Romano-British activity in the form of probable quarrying, represented by a group of three large intercutting pits. It seems likely that the site was exploited in the Roman period for the extraction of the natural gravels. The topographical setting of the site suggests that it was well placed in terms of communication and transport links. Other features include a Romano-British buried soil, possible boundary ditches and a possible refuse pit which may attest domestic activity nearby. <1> <2>
Note: The material described in this record may be associated with the settlement at Elms Farm, see EHER 81914 and EHER 17445.