Possible Iron Age or Roman red hill, north of Beaumont Quay (EHER 3052)
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Summary
The discovery of a red hill indicates a possible Iron Age and Roman salt working site. It was discovered after a red area was visible after ploughing.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1950 2438 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEAUMONT-CUM-MOZE, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The discovery of a red hill indicates a possible Iron Age and Roman salt working site. It was discovered after a red area was visible after ploughing. <1> - <4>
Note: This record may be a duplicate for EHER 3082, however the mapped location of that record is uncertain, see note in record.
Sources
- <1> SEX15 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM12SE16, 1977.
- <3> SEX10919 Article in serial: Farrands, R.H.. 1959. Essex red hills in the Hamford Water Area. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin. pp.25-27.
- <4> SEX10920 Aerial Photograph: Potato Marketing Board. 1974. PMB-4-038-74-257. Date 1974:6.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM12-019
- NRHE identifier: 387907
- National Monuments Record: TM 12 SE 16