Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age shallow features and pottery sherds, east of Ardleigh (EHER 3470)
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Summary
Excavations in 1979-1980 revealed a number of shallow scoops of uncertain function were excavated. These appear to pre-date the Bronze Age barrows and are thought to date from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 055 284 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1979-1980. Excavation. Area 7.
The earliest features encountered on the site were a few shallow scoops which were found in the area of the Bronze Age barrow field which were cut by the barrow ditches. They produced a few sherds of pottery, early, probably late Neolithic/early Bronze Age date, but not closely diagnostic. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-015