Roman burial remains at The Chase, Little Burstead (EHER 5520)
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Summary
Fragments of human tibia and possible hobnails were recovered during excavation. The finds are held in Southend Museum.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 676 908 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE BURSTEAD, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Small fragments of human tibia and some small metal objects, possibly hobnails, were recovered in a small excavation adjacent to an area where human bone had previously been discovered. The finds are in Southend Museum. <1> - <3>
Two Samian sherds thought to be from a cremation burial were abraded. One has an internal basal stamp. Sherds are from a Dr27 cup of Central Gaulish production during C2. <4>
See also: <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX836 Article in serial: Priddy, D.A. (ed.). 1984-5. Excavations in Essex, 1983-4. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 122-139.
- <2> SEX836 Article in serial: Priddy, D.A. (ed.). 1984-5. Excavations in Essex, 1983-4. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 122-139. Merridan, T., p.130.
- <3> SEX19818 Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1984-1985. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 16. 3(16). p 130.
- <4> SEX54153 DESC TEXT: Davis, N.. 1990. Samian Excavated at High View, Little Burstead, in June 1990.
- <5> SEX5209 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1984. SMR.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ69-099
- National Monuments Record: TQ 69 SE 18
- NRHE identifier: 925304