Probable Iron Age settlement, Howe Wood (EHER 6730)
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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 | Centred TL 5028 3959 (111m by 376m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1979-1982. Systematic fieldwalking.
Revealed a cluster of Iron Age pottery sherds on heavy clay soil, interpreted as a probable Iron Age settlement. <1>
On edge of site destroyed by M11 (see EHER 278 for that). <1>
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: TL53-107