Roman pottery amd coin, Ashwell's Farm (EHER 5970)
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Summary
Roman pottery and a sesterce of Antoninus Pius, of 138, found here, near Fuller Street.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7478 1625 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FAIRSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Pottery and a sesterce of Antoninus Pius, of 138, found here, near Fuller Street <1> <2> <3>
Note: EHER 5950 could be a duplication of this.
Information from NRHE
(TL 74761624) Coin of Antoninus Pius, Sesterce AD 138, and Roman pottery. <4>
Site visit, 1975
Enquiries at Ashwell's Farm established that Col. Vickers died 'many years ago', and that the farm has been recently sold owing to the death of his successor.
No information was obtained regarding the finds, and nothing of interest was seen on the ground at the indicated site which is at present farmland. <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 128.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL71NW08, 1950.
- <3> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <4> SEX77614 Map: Hull, M.R.. unknown. Ordnance Survey Correspondent's sheet - 6'' annotated map (Corr 6") by M.R. Hull. Corr 6" (M R Hull).
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 BHS 26-NOV-75.
- <6> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Col A Vickers 1939.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL71-008
- NRHE identifier: 378565
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NW 8