Roman soil and ditch or pit at the Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green (EHER 4946)
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Summary
A watching brief in 1972-1973 recorded an occupation soil and a large ditch or pit.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5046 4325 (89m by 44m) Copied from linked Event |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1972-1973. Watching briefs.
During 1972 and 1973 watching briefs were done in two areas of the village recreation ground.
Site 1 was at TL 5043 4331.
An occupation soil was found with much pottery and bone, also a large ditch or pit, tile and oyster shell. Near the ditch or pit was a waterlogged area sterile of archaeology. Since this is in the area of the suggested outline for the 1st century fort (see EHER 4915) these findings cast doubt on the interpretation of cropmarks as indicating the north east corner of the fort. <1> <2>
See aerial photograph <3>.
Site Assessment: No development anticipated. <2>
See also <4> and <5>.
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 9, p.220.
- <1> SEX17187 Report: Collins, A.E.. 1973. Field Report No. 4: Great Chesterford Recreation Ground and Bowling Green.
- <2> SEX16748 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Collins, A.E.. 1978. SMR.
- <3> SEX17188 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. ADI 1, 2.
- <4> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 68, p.237.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54-044