Later prehistoric burnt stone, Cotton's Cottage, 65 Queen Street (EHER 81279)
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Summary
2016 Test Pit 1. One of ten test pits excavated in Southminster as part of the Access Cambridge Archaeology Project. Eleven pieces of burnt stone are likely to be later prehistoric in date, although analysis of the lithics are needed to confirm this.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9493 9980 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2016. Access Cambridge Archaeology test pitting.
An additional 11 pieces of burnt stone were also recorded through the test pit and are likely to be later prehistoric in date, although analysis of the lithics are needed to confirm this. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72913 Report: Collins, C.. 2019. Archaeological test pit excavations in Southminster, Essex, 2015, 2016 and 2017. p.21.