Possibly Roman ford, across the River Brain, White Notley (EHER 82881)
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Summary
A possibly Roman ford.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7870 1845 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITE NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
In 1898 a bridge was built to replace a ford across the River Brain between the church and the railway station. When the piers were cut, river mud was found lying on the natural clay 7ft. below the roadway and in it were a Roman bridle-bit and horseshoes. At the same depth were found the boles of trees, apparently alder, decayed brushwood and grass, green and perfect, though rotten. (Colchester Museum 111.98). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. pp 193-194.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 378478
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NE 5