Medieval pit and pottery, Rookery Hill (EHER 82466)
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Summary
Medieval pottery of 12th-14th century date was found at Rookery Hill during limited excavated associated with the construction of phase 3 of the Tilbury Docks Approach Road.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6311 7817 (158m by 183m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Limited excavations discovered a scatter of flint suggesting a neolithic flint working site at Rookery Hill. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX23605 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1973. Observation of Roadworks in Thurrock, 1969-70. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 5. 113-122. pp. 113-115.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 621811
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NW 88