Ditch containing Iron Age to Roman pottery, West of St Osyth Park (EHER 2976)
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Summary
Small ditch revealed by removal of topsoil prior to gravel extraction. Possible Iron Age ditch and Iron Age and Roman pottery was recovered following topsoil stripping in St Osyth Park. The finds are present in Colchester and Essex Museum.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1182 1616 (52m by 110m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Small ditch revealed by removal of topsoil prior to gravel extraction.80-90cms wide 34cms deep after removal of 60cms of topsoil.
Small sherds of Roman grey ware and a sherd of a carinated Belgic jar were recovered from the top few centimetres of ditch fill. The finds are in Colchester and Essex museum. Continues beyond gravel pit. <1> <2> <3>
Finds
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM11-096
- NRHE identifier: 925052
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 NW 55