Roman red hill and midden at Ferndale Crescent (EHER 7103)

A Roman red hill was excavated here as well as a possible 2nd century midden; however, a 1953 survey found no trace of the site.

Pottery fragments from a red hill examined by Mr E Linder in 1937 include a base stamped CINTVGENI and part of one stamped MA...". In Southend Museum. VCH gives NGR as TQ 797 827. <1> - <3> According to OS card TQ 78 SE 06 (1977) Roman-British pottery fragments were found in Ferndale Crescent in 1937 and 1939 and came from a red hill (also mentioned on OS card TQ 78 SE 04, 1953). OS card TQ 78 SE 06 gives NGR TQ 79668275 (as does <4>, OS card TQ 78 SE 04 and <5> gives NGR TQ 7961 8269. NGR given above (is a compromise) and reports no trace to be seen of the red hill. <5> - <7> Refuse tip included 2nd century AD including stamped Samian was deposited on top of the mound (uncertain if this refers to this site). <8> in <4> Rodwell gives NGR as TQ 7961 8269. <9> NRHE data transfer: A typical red hill consisting of burnt earth and briquetage containing coarse Romano British pottery. A refuse tip dated 2nd century AD containing pottery including stamped Samian ware was on top of the mound (sited from plan). <10> April 1953. Field survey. No trace of Red Hill to be seen. <11> See also: <12>