Probable Bronze Age activity at land west of Rosemary Lane (EHER 80046)
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Summary
Trial trenching uncovered a small concentration of prehistoric features comprising pits and a possible ditch. These were found to contain worked flints of probable Bronze Age date, suggesting small scale, temporary use of the river valley in the later prehistoric period.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8105 3074 (110m by 76m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2022. Trial trenching.
Archaeological evaluation uncovered prehistoric features; pits and a ditch and an assemblage of worked flint probably dating from the Bronze Age and suggesting small-scale, temporary use in the late prehistoric period. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75150 Evaluation Report: Veasey, S. and Pooley, L.. 2022. Archaeological evaluation on land west of Rosemary Lane, Halstead, 2022 Archaeological evaluation on land west of Rosemary Lane, Halstead.