Prehistoric pottery and pit at Site 9 and Site 44, Strood Hall, A120 (EHER 82255)
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Summary
Evaluations from 2000-2002 in advance of the construction of the A120 revealed limited evidence of prehistoric activity.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6007 2169 (223m by 166m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE CANFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2000. Watching brief.
A small amount of residual prehistoric pottery was recovered from Roman features, however not enough to suggest an antecedent to the Roman settlement. <1>
2002. Excavation.
Excavations at Site 44 uncovered worked flint. A small late Bronze Age pit was also recorded. <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX60857 Evaluation Report: Shepherd, N.J.. 2001. A120 Trunk Road, Stansted Airport to Braintree, Essex - Archaeological Evaluation Report. p.27.
- <2> SEX63518 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Oxford Archaeological Unit and Wessex Archaeology. 2003. A120 Trunk Road, Stansted Airport to Braintree, Essex: Post-excavation assessment and publication proposal. Volume 2.