Probable Roman red hill, Oxenham Farm, Rushley Island (EHER 82484)
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Summary
One of two red hills which were recorded on Rushley Island during 1990 and earlier when red earth, pottery fragments and briquetage were found. Probably ploughed out.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9641 8860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WAKERING, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Two Red Hills were noted on Rushley Island, Great Wakering, by Henry Laver. <1> <2>
Foulness, Rushley Island and Oxenham Farm. [TQ 96 89]. Field survey of Foulness and the surrounding islands continued during 1990. Pottery fragments, accompanied by a small percentage of briquetage was found on two sites: Rushley Island (see EHER 82483); and the approach to Oxenham Farm. These latest discoveries were made inside the perimeter of large patches of red earth, close to tidal inlets. Therefore, it could be safe to assume that these are the remains of ploughed out Red Hills. <3>
Note: The precise location is not known.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 194.
- <2> SEX77335 CORRESPONDENCE: Laver, H.. 1995. Letter.
- <3> SEX24767 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. (ed.). 1991. Excavations in Essex 1990. Essex Archaeology and History. 22. 148-161. p 153.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 420381
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NE 2