Later prehistoric burnt stone, The Old Forge (EHER 81290)
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Summary
2017 Test Pit 6. One of ten test pits excavated in Southminster as part of the Access Cambridge Archaeology Project. The presence of five pieces of burnt stone may be from work at the old forge, or they could be later prehistoric in date; analysis of the lithics would be needed here.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9598 9966 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2017. Access Cambridge Archaeology test pitting.
The presence of five pieces of burnt stone may be from work at the old forge, or they could be later prehistoric in date; analysis of the lithics would be needed here. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72913 Report: Collins, C.. 2019. Archaeological test pit excavations in Southminster, Essex, 2015, 2016 and 2017. p.37.