Later prehistoric burnt stone, 85 Burnham Road (EHER 81284)
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Summary
2016 Test Pit 7. One of ten test pits excavated in Southminster as part of the Access Cambridge Archaeology Project. Eight pieces of burnt stone are likely to be later prehistoric in date, although analysis of the lithics are needed to confirm this.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9555 9928 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2016. Access Cambridge Archaeology test pitting.
An additional eight 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. They may indicate the presence of settlement in the South of the town and close to the tributaries of the River Crouch. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72913 Report: Collins, C.. 2019. Archaeological test pit excavations in Southminster, Essex, 2015, 2016 and 2017. p.27.