Roman ditches at Ringers Farm (EHER 353)
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Summary
Roman ditches found during the laying of a gas pipeline in 1972.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5351 3358 (175m by 124m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
1972. Watching brief.
Ditch sections were noticed when a gas pipeline was laid about 1972. According to Mr Hooper the section, stratification and a few random sherds suggested them to be Roman, possibly part of a field system. <1>
February 1975. Field survey.
No features are visible on the ground which is a north facing slope under plough. The sherds found by Mr Hooper were not available for inspection. <2> <3>
Finds
Sources
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-142
- NRHE identifier: 373932
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 26