Mesolithic pit at Orchard Street Hall (Caesaromagus Site T) (EHER 5859)

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Summary

A mesolithic pit and its contents were excavated in advance of redevelopment in 1972-1973.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 7090 0630 (46m by 46m) Copied from EEX58692, EHCR site

Type and Period

PIT (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)

Description

1972-1973. Archaeological excavation. A mesolithic pit and its contents were excavated in advance of redevelopment in 1972-1973. <1> Finds in Chelmsford Museum. <2> Also excavation records. <3> Other ref: <4>

Sources

<1> SEX19809 Monograph: Drury, P.J.. 1984. CBA Research Report No.66: The Mansio and Other Sites in the South-Eastern Sector of Caesaromagus.
<2> SEX2670 Artifact: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Chelmsford Museum. Acc No 1978:424.
<3> SEX19810 Graphic material: Chelmsford Archaeological Trust. unknown. Chelmsford Archaeological Trust.
<4> SEX19856 Excavation Report: Healey, E. and Drury, P.J.. unknown. Prehistoric Sites in the town area.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL70-001L

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