Roman features at Elsenham Quarry extension, Pledgdon Green (EHER 47925)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2011 in advance of the extension of Elsenham Quarry revealed limited Roman features.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5587 2720 (1059m by 672m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2011. Trial trenching.
Eight trenches contained Roman features with the main concentration being in the south-west corner of the development area. This consisted of a possible enclosure ditch with associated gullies and pits. Approximately 43% of the recovered pottery dates to the Roman period. As with the earlier material there are remarkably few diagnostic sherds but the emphasis appears to be on material of mid Roman date (2nd to mid 3rd century) with possibly some 1st century pieces. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX70801 Evaluation Report: Jones, C. and Brown, J.. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation on land for the extension of Elsenham Quarry.