Bronze Age pit and sherds, Pond 1812 and Strip Widening, M25024.11, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 48974)
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Summary
A single pit was excavated towards the south of the site. The feature was circular, but heavily truncated. It contained the remains of a flint-tempered jar dating to the middle Bronze Age and significantly truncated to both the top and side by ploughing and a field drain.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5830 8447 (122m by 806m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAVESTOCK, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. Strip, map and sample excavation.
A single pit was excavated towards the south of the site. The feature was circular, but heavily truncated. It contained the remains of a flint-tempered jar dating to the middle Bronze Age and significantly truncated to both the top and side by ploughing and a field drain. The feature was initially interpreted as cremation grave, but no cremated bone was recovered. No other Bronze Age features were identified across the site. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72957 Monograph: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K.. 2015. Excavations Along the M25 - Prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon Activity between Aveley and Epping, Essex.
- <2> SEX72958 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4 Post-excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <3> SEX76126 Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <4> SEX76080 Report: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K. and Lawrence, S.. 2014. Prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon activity between Junctions 27 and 30 of the M25 motorway, Essex: Publication Report.