Roman or early medieval ivory ball found at Wickham Water, Arkesden (EHER 3619)
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Summary
An ivory ball of possible Roman or early medieval date was found in gravel workings in 1910.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 492 332 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARKESDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
An ivory ball was found in 1910 by Mr Housden, while carting gravel from a large pit beside the stream at Arkesden. Examination revealed it to be of elephant ivory, possibly of Roman or early medieval date due to the oval shape being caused by the lateral shrinkage of the ivory. Note gives the location as possibly the gravel pit at the NGR below. <1> <2>
OS card said to place it at TL 435619 but no mention on that card. <1> in <3>
Find in Saffron Walden Museum. <3> in <4>
1975. Field survey.
No further information. Mr Housden now deceased. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX6075 Article in serial: Christy, M. and Reader, F.W.. 1915. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, Series 2. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 2(13). p 61-63.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL43SE19?.
- <4> SEX4260 Artifact: Saffron Walden Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Saffron Walden Museum?.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 18-FEB-75.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL43