Roman or medieval mortar at Oak Inn, Blake End (EHER 6267)
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Summary
A fragment of a Purbeck marble mortar that may be Roman or medieval.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7022 2281 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SALING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A fragment of a Roman mortar cut from Purbeck marble was found at a depth of 5ft when cutting a trench in the roadway in front of the Oak Inn at Blake End. <1> - <3>
Note on OS card suggests that a 14th century mortar fragment in Braintree Museum could be this find. <4> <5>
May 1975. Field visit.
No further information; Mr Campen has moved from the area. <6>
See also: <7>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 176.
- <2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. 1954.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. Note on OS card, PJ Drury, 1976.
- <5> SEX21091 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. TL72SW01.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 21-MAY-75.
- <7> SEX67839 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1975. TL6922/1/94.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-023
- NRHE identifier: 379035
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SW 1