Roman vessels, 10-11 Crossby Close, Ingatestone (EHER 5448)
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Summary
Three Roman pots were found in 1957 during building operations in Crossby Close, Mountnessing. The pots which were discovered between houses 10 and 11, included a large grey cooking pot, a globular grey vase and an East Gaulish Samian ware cup and undoubtedly formed part of a late 2nd century grave group. The finds are in Colchester Museum.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6314 9754 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOUNTNESSING, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
During building operations in 1957 between houses 10 and 11 a group of 3 Roman pots was found. They must have formed part of a late 2nd century grave group. The pots consist of a large grey cooking pot with ledged rim (Cam f250), a globular grey vase with narrow neck and base, an East Gaulish Samian cup, f46, with an illegible potter's stamp. The finds are in Colchester Museum. <1> <2> <3>
Site Assessment = Accession numbers if in Colchester Museum?
NRHE data transfer:
September 1975. Field survey.
Sited from above information to TQ 63139753, see plan. The area is now fully developed and no further finds have been made by the occupants of the houses.
Site surveyed at 1/2500. <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX18703 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1970. Archaeological Notes. Mountnessing. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Third Series, Part 3, p.330.
- <2> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum.
- <3> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Inf Mr D Sorell.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 16-SEP-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ69-041
- NRHE identifier: 414266
- National Monuments Record: TQ 69 NW 12