Possible Late Iron Age or Roman burial, Canwedon (EHER 82682)
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Summary
Three amphorae were observed during gravel digging and interpreted as the remains of a Late Iron Age or Roman burial.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9180 9430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
In 1938 H.J.D Bennett saw the remains of three tall, buff amphorae which were found and smashed during gravel digging. Presumably they constitute the only evidence for an unrecorded rich Belgic burial. <1>
See also <2>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX24846 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1976. Archaeological Notes: Some Unrecorded Archaeological Discoveries in Essex, 1946-75. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 234-247. p.244.
- <2> SEX187 Monograph: Cunliffe, B.W. and Rowley, R.T.. 1976. BAR Supplementary Series No 11 - Oppida in Barbarian Europe. p.322.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 925652
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 30