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Roman ditch, possibly part of 'Radwinter Road', at J. Moore's printing factory, Great Chesterford (EHER 4956)

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Summary

A watching brief in 1978 recorded a ditch which was interpreted as possibly belonging to Radwinter Road. Also recovered was Roman pottery, a coin of Faustina and a bronze spoon.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 508 427 (40m by 14m) Copied from EEX58108 EHCR site
Civil Parish GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

1978. Watching brief. On property containing J. Moore's printing factory. Development has revealed a ditch. Pottery, a coin of Faustina and a bronze spoon found. Possibly the ditch belongs to the Radwinter Road, though it seems to be too far south. <1> One photo of site. <2> Site Assessment: Owing to past development and Victorian cottages, no more than a watching brief is recommended. Report in preparation. Little undisturbed area is left Further development is possible. <1> See also <3>.

Finds

Sources

  • <1> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Collins, A.E.. 1978. SMR.
  • <2> Photograph: Unknown. 1988. 98-141.
  • <3> Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 78, p.237.

Related Events (1)

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL54-044R

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