Roman amphora, Near Maldon or Heybridge (EHER 82015)
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Summary
A complete amphora of sausage shape (Cam. f. 185), and of the mid 1st century is in Chelmsford Museum. It is said to have been found at Maldon but may be from Heybridge.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8499 0599 (point) Copied from EHER 7694. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A complete amphora of sausage shape (Cam. f. 185), and of the mid 1st century is in Chelmsford Museum. It is said to have been found at Maldon but may be from Heybridge. <1> <2> <3>
Site Assessment: Accession number for amphora?
The circumstances of discovery and exact findspot are unknown.
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL80NE21, 1976.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. pp 156-157.
- <3> SEX2670 Artifact: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Chelmsford Museum.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80
- NRHE identifier: 380700
- National Monuments Record: TL 80 NE 21