Late Iron Age to Roman settlement at Elsenham Quarry (EHER 46756)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2006-2007 revealed evidence of a possible late Iron Age to Roman settlement.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5567 2685 (286m by 522m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2006-2007. Trial trenching.
Trial trenching in advance of quarrying revealed a large number of Iron Age and Roman features. Late Iron Age settlement enclosures (very partially preserved under later features), pits, and possibly pottery manufacture. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68496 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Preston, S.. 2008. Elsenham Quarry, Elsenham: A post-excavation assessment.