Earthwork remains of possible Iron Age or Roman red hill, south-east of Abbots Hall Saltings, Old Hall Marshes (EHER 82248)
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Summary
A low earth mound, roughly circular in shape, 13.5 m by 19.0m by 0.6m high, located next to a creek edge. It is disturbed by animal burrowing, exposing small quantities of oyster shells. This feature is probably a red hill associated with the salt industry during the Iron Age and Roman periods.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9811 1288 (30m by 30m) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
September 1999. Field survey.
A low earth mound, roughly circular in shape, 13.5 m by 19.0m by 0.6m high, located next to a creek edge. It is disturbed by animal burrowing, exposing small quantities of oyster shells. This feature is probably a red hill associated with the salt industry during the Iron Age and Roman periods. The mound is visible as an earthwork and was recorded by English Heritage during analytical survey in September 1999. See archive survey plan at 1:1000 scale and the Old Hall Marshes survey report. <1> <2> <3>
Note: This may be one of the eight red hills recorded by EHER 18963.
Sources
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1310755
- National Monuments Record: TL 91 SE 71