Roman wooden piles and finds from red hill by the Naze Tower (EHER 3548)
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Summary
Warren found remains of wooden piles and 'fascine work' associated with Roman pottery, close to a red hill examined by P. G. Laver around 1928-1929.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 266 234 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The three red hill sites near Walton-on-the-Naze were examined by P. G. Laver around 1928-1929. He found evidence of briquetage and Belgic pottery. <1> <2>
S. Hazzledine Warren reports that not far from the red hill near Walton some remains of wooden piles and 'fascine work' associated with Roman pottery. <2> <3>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX59453 DESC TEXT: Bennett, A.. 1992. Harwich Haven Channel Deepening, Archaeological Assessment.
- <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> SEX76438 Article in serial: Warren, S.H.. 1909. Notes on the Palaeolithic and Neolithic Implements of East Essex. Essex Naturalist. 16. 46-51. pp. 49.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22-026