3rd to 4th century beaker, Rochford Road (EHER 5880)
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Summary
In 1859 a 4th century `Castor' ware cup was dug up in a field opposite the silk factory in Moulsham.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7103 0629 (13m by 30m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
In 1859 a 4th century `Castor' ware cup was dug up in a field opposite the silk factory in Moulsham. The factory lay on the north corner of the junction of Mildmay Road and Hall Street. The field is now under Rochford Road. <1>
Late 3rd-4th century beaker dug up in 1859. <2> <3> In Chelmsford Museum <4> Drawing of the beaker in OS archives <5>
The beaker, 5 1/2 inches high is now in Chelmsford Museum. No. B18033. For drawing of the beaker see Archives AO 902. <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 65.
- <2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL70NW16, 1977.
- <4> SEX2670 Artifact: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Chelmsford Museum. Acc No B18033.
- <5> SEX19919 Graphic material: Unknown. unknown. AO902.
- <6> SEX77624 CORRESPONDENCE: Brinson, J.G.S.. 1948. Ordnance Survey Correspondence 6".
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70-001F
- NRHE identifier: 378239
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 16