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Roman kiln and finds at Great Dunmow (EHER 82864)

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Summary

A Roman pottery kiln was found during salvage excavation and observation between 1969 and 1970. Coins, a bronze vessel, a needle, hairpin and a brooch were found.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6250 2190 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: A Roman pottery kiln was found during salvage excavation and observation between 1969/70. <1> Unlocated Roman finds from Gt Dunmow are numerous and include coins of gold, silver and brass, part of a bronze vessel, a bronze needle and hairpin, a brooch of Hod Hill type and pottery including Samian. Most are in Colchester Museum (Acc Nos CM 3802.19, 3972.20, 2276.11, 7-8.1871, 239.39, 199-309.32), and some are in the British Museum (BM 1892.9. 1-1740-50). <2>

Finds

Sources

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Swan, V.. 1984. The Pottery Kilns of Roman Britain. p.289.
  • <2> Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. pp 125-126.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 376545
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 34

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