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Undated human bones, Beacon Hill, Purfleet (EHER 5006)

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Summary

Human bones of at least two individuals found in 1969. They were found with multiperiod (Palaeolithic to Roman) finds found on the surface and in spoil heaps after the summit of Beacon Hill was bulldozed in 1969. Associated find are EHER 5002-5007).

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Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 557 781 (425m by 318m)
Unitary Authority THURROCK, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Miscellaneous human bones of at least two individuals. Found in 1969 after the topsoil was removed. They were found with multiperiod (Palaeolithic to Roman) finds. Associated find are EHER 5002-5008). <1>

Finds

Sources

  • --- DESC TEXT: Historic Landscape Management. 2002. Mardyke Valley Project; A Brief Landscape History of the Mardyke Valley.
  • <1> Article in serial: Caldwell, A.. 1971. Beacon Hill, Purfleet. Panorama. Vol 14, p58.

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Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TQ57-002
  • NRHE identifier: 410538
  • National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 15

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