Possible Iron Age settlement, Clavering Farm (EHER 6662)
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Summary
Systematic fieldwalking in 1978-1982 revealed a cluster of Iron Age pottery sherds, interpreted as evidence for probable Iron Age settlement.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 4610 3468 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAVERING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1979-1982. Systematic fieldwalking.
Revealed a cluster of Iron Age pottery sherds on moderate clay soil, interpreted as a probable Iron Age settlement. <1>
Previously mapped at TL 4610 3648 but mapping amended to TL 4610 3468 from <1>. The published location is more likely to be correct since it is in Clavering parish (which the previous NGR is not).
No new information from NRHE.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX14332 Article in serial: Williamson, T.. 1986. The Development of Settlement in North West Essex. The results of a recent field survey. Essex Archaeology and History. 17. 120-132. p 129, Table 2.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL43-106
- NRHE identifier: 919595
- National Monuments Record: TL 43 SE 46