Prehistoric pits, Transport Interchange, London Southend Airport (EHER 82777)
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Summary
Trial trenching in 2005 recorded two prehistoric pits which contained burnt flint and prehistoric pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8760 8911 (2m by 84m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2005. Trial trenching.
Trial trenching recorded two prehistoric pits which are thought to represent the eastern extremity of the Late Bronze Age settlement previously found by the earlier phase of trial trenching (see EHER 18227). Contained in the pits were burnt flint and not-closely datable prehistoric pottery. <1>
Note: See also EHER 16956 and EHER 48131 for other records of Bronze Age material found nearby.
Sources
- <1> SEX66775 Evaluation Report: Germany, M.. 2005. Transport Interchange, Southend Airport, Rochford, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching.