Roman ditch and pottery sherds at Henderson Road, Thorpe-le-Soken (EHER 80823)
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Summary
Roman pottery was discovered in a large ditch running across the middle of the site.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1867 2255 (18m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
December 2022. Trial trenching.
The first phase of activity at the site occurred during the Roman period. A single Roman ditch was uncovered at the centre of the site. It produced a small assemblage of twelve pottery sherds deriving from two jars dating from the early 2nd to the early 4th century, suggesting occupation in the vicinity of the site at some point during this period. These remains may be associated with the Roman activity detected during the evaluation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust to the south in 2021-22. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75982 Evaluation Report: Hicks, E.. 2023. Archaeological evaluation on land east of Henderson Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0NF: December 2022.