Roman salt works debris and pottery sherds, Corringham (EHER 7102)
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Summary
Red hill material and 2nd to 3rd century pottery sherds have been found.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 717 819 (110m by 94m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Red Hill (saltmaking) material, and pottery sherds dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD have been found at Shellhaven West Site, Corringham. Reports of a boat were unconfirmed. Information from Southend Museum. <1> - <3>
See also: <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.123.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ78SW02, 1975.
- <3> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <4> SEX60945 Desk-Based Assessment: Bennett, A.. 1988. The North Thames Gas Pipeline.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ78-014
- NRHE identifier: 417007
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SW 2