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Roman barrows, Rushley Island (EHER 82485)

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Summary

Four Tumuli containing human bones, charcoal, spear-heads and broken urns were recorded on Rushley Island, Great Wakering, by Benton.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 9637 8904 (point)

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Four tumuli, in which were found human bones, charcoal, spear-heads and broken urns were recorded on Rushley Island, Great Wakering, by Benton. (Listed under Roman remains). <1> <2> <3> Note: The precise location is not known.

Finds

Sources

  • <1> Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 194.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Pollitt, W.. 1935. Southend Museum Handbook 7. p.71.
  • <3> Monograph: Benton, P.. 1867. The History of Rochford Hundred.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 420382
  • National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NE 3

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