Iron Age to Roman red hills and finds, near the Naze Tower (EHER 3511)
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Summary
Red hills probably indicating Iron Age or Roman salt workings. Briquetage and Iron Age pottery was found in three sites near the Naze tower, found in 1928-1929.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2659 2354 (64m by 96m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Red hills probably indicating Iron Age or Roman salt workings.
La Tene III sherds and Red Hill briquetage was found at three sites near the Naze Tower between 1928 and 1929 by P.G. Laver. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 198.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM22SE4, 1950.
- <4> SEX77614 Map: Hull, M.R.. unknown. Ordnance Survey Correspondent's sheet - 6'' annotated map (Corr 6") by M.R. Hull.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22-026
- NRHE identifier: 389545
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 SE 4