Roman tile and brick, near 'Othona' Roman fort (EHER 81394)
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Summary
Roman building material was revealed in the craters of three bombs jettisoned by an enemy aircraft in August 1942.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0350 0850 (20m by 20m) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The craters of three bombs jettisoned by an enemy aircraft in August 1942, revealed Roman building materials. The occupier of the cottage adjacent to the Roman Fort said the bombs fell on the mud at St. Peters Flat. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75926 Map: Brinson, J.G.S.. 1950. Annotated 6" Ordnance Survey map. Corr 6" (Major J G S Brinson 1950).
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 385942
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 2