Roman kiln debris, Lavender's gravel pits (EHER 82740)
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Summary
In 1957 Roman kiln debris and pottery were found in Lavender's gravel pits. The products are late Roman.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7520 0432 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
In February 1957 Romano-British pottery and other material were found in `rubbish pits' exposed in Lavender's gravel pits, Sandon. Finds were submitted to the curator of Chelmsford Museum by Mrs Noble. Further material was donated to the museum in 1971 and 1976.
The surviving material divides into two groups - late Roman kiln products and debris, and a range of pottery etc dating from the 1st century onwards. <1>
Additional references. <2> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68912 DESC TEXT: Essex Archaeology and History. 1976. 'Rettendon' Ware Kiln-Debris and other Material from Sandon. pp. 253-8.
- <2> SEX1818 Article in serial: Eddy, M.R. and Buckley, D.G. in Couchman, C.R.. 1979. Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1978. Essex Archaeology and History. 11. 32-77. p. 50.
- <3> SEX41469 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1982. Production and Distribution of Pottery and Tile in the Territory of the Trinovantes. Essex Archaeology and History. 14. 15-76. p.71.
- <4> SEX76084 Bibliographic reference: Swan, V.. 1984. The Pottery Kilns of Roman Britain. p. 293.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 879785
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 SE 18