Roman pottery sherds at Downham Hall (EHER 82295)
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Summary
Roman pottery reportedly found here from the 1962 excavation of the moated site.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 731 951 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A substantial Roman (according to Rodwell) road, with ditches pointing south-east to Barn Hall, was sectioned on the east side of Downham Church, South Hanningfield, in March 1964. Roman pottery and flue tile was found. <1>
October 1975. Field survey.
No trace of the excavations survives and no further finds were made in the area. A slight hollow way runs south-east alongside the hedgerow but this cannot be positively identified as Roman. A report of the excavation is due to be published. <2>
See also: <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX23416 DESC TEXT: Rodwell, W.J.. 1966. Archaeological finds in South East Essex. p.14.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 01-OCT-75.
- <3> SEX69999 Desk-Based Assessment: Grant, J.. 2003. Land at Barn Hall, Wickford, Essex - an archaeological desk-based assessment.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-024
- NRHE identifier: 417056
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NW 7