Prehistoric to Roman activity on Land East of Halstead Road, Kirby Cross (EHER 80572)

The earliest phase of archaeological activity within the site comprised the isolated, unurned cremation burial of a single adult dated to the early prehistoric period. Later activity comprising two intercutting ditches and a single pit is difficult to date as only four sherds of pottery, two of which are noted to be either late prehistoric or possibly Early Saxon and two Roman were recovered.

Excavation, 2018 The earliest phase of archaeological activity within the site comprised the isolated, unurned cremation burial of a single adult. Radiocarbon dating indicates a Middle Bronze Age date. The seemingly isolated burial would fit with a recognised pattern of unurned full or token cremation burials from across the county. Later activity comprising two intercutting ditches and a single pit is difficult to date as only four sherds of pottery, two of which are noted to be either late prehistoric or possibly Early Saxon and two Roman were recovered. This pottery is likely residual in nature. It is clear that the ditches extend north and south and further, associated remains are likely to be present outside the excavation area. <1>