Roman ditch and pit, north of Mill House, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford (EHER 46345)
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Summary
Monitoring and excavation in 2007 recorded a late Roman ditch and possible pit.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5047 4272 (7m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2007. Watching brief and archaeological excavation.
A late Roman ditch and a possible Roman pit were investigated within the foundation trench. In addition to late 4th century pottery, the finds included a late Roman shale spindle whorl, bone hairpin and a 4th century coin. These remains provide further evidence of late Roman settlement activity within the bounds of the postulated second walled enclosure/annex (EHER 13922) of the Roman town. <1>
See also <2>.