Scatter of Roman building material, Nun's Wood, St. Osyth (EHER 48110)

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Summary

Scatter of Roman building material and pottery in the vicinity of Nunn's Wood, St. Osyth.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 1157 1667 (312m by 306m)
Civil Parish	ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Description

Observation by Patrick Butler Scatter of Roman building material over the area worked for gravel. Roman coarse pottery found thrown from rabbit burrows along the bank. Other finds include large pieces of tegulae, brick, box flue tiles, tesserae, oyster shells. <1>

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<1> SEX70938 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Essex County Council. 2002-2010. Information via Unlocking Essex's Past website. Info from Patrick Butler from UEP website and e-mail.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: Early medieval Nun’s Hall (Ann’s Hall) or Conduit house, Nun's Wood, St Osyths Priory, Essex Assessment and Evaluation. (Monument) (EHER 48153)

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