Roman urn fragments at The Hermitage (EHER 4741)
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Summary
In 1934, fragments of a grey urn and one of buff ware were found in the garden here.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5204 2697 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UGLEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
In 1934 fragments of a grey urn and one of buff ware were found in the garden here. <1> <2>
Pottery was found near the surface, has been found in various parts of the garden, so only approximate siting was given by the OS. Not to be confused with pottery from 'The Chase' (see EHER 4636, 4712). <3> <4>
In Colchester Museum. <5>
According to Miss Tennant the fragment of a Roman urn (Accession No CM 297-35) was found in the vegetable garden of the "Hermitage" in 1934, centred approximately at TL 5202 2694. <6>
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 193.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL52NW07, 1950.
- <4> SEX16295 DESC TEXT: Colchester Museum. 1937. Colchester Museum Report. p.15.
- <5> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum. Acc No 297-35.
- <6> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Miss Tennant, Hillend, Ugley.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52-048
- NRHE identifier: 373384
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NW 6