Roman ditches, north of Bury Water Lane (EHER 49005)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2017 identified several early Roman field ditches.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5163 3443 (103m by 105m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
May 2017. Trial trenching.
Archaeological remains identified by the evaluation were relatively sparse and consisted only of a few large ditches dating to the Roman period located in the south-west of the development area. All appeared to be part of a field system of early Roman date and contained similar brownish grey silty fills and finds assemblages. They were quite substantial features, the largest being 4m wide and over 1.2m deep. No contemporary features were identified and it is likely that any associated settlement activity is located further south. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX73078 Evaluation Report: Ennis, T.. 2017. Archaeological Evaluation Land at Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden.