Possible Iron Age or Roman red hill, SE of Mark Farm (EHER 81337)
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Summary
The possible location of a red hill was reported to the HER. During a field survey in 1977, no remains were visible and it was concluded that the site is not a red hill.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0290 0250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILLINGHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1977. Fieldwalking survey.
A discounted red hill. This location was reported to the HER but nothing is visible and the location is highly improbable. <1>
See also: <2>
NRHE data transfer:
TM 029025. Red Hill. <3>
NRHE summary description:
A Red Hill indicating an Iron Age and Roman salt working site.
Sources
- <1> SEX7135 Unpublished document: Gurney, D.A.. 1978. Iron Age and Romano-British Salt Production on the Essex coast.
- <2> SEX76364 Article in serial: Gurney, D.A.. 1980. Red Hills of the Dengie Peninsula. Essex Archaeology and History. 12. 107-109. p.109.
- <3> SEX75710 Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Co Planning Dep No 7.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 385968
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 SW 10