Medieval settlement and middens at Red Hill XII (EHER 7128)
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Summary
Medieval settlement remains were found, notably in a projection of an early Roman red hill, excavated in 1963-1964.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 788 820 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1963-1964. Excavation.
Medieval settlement remains were found, notably in a projection of an early Roman red hill. Much medieval pottery was found in this mound, over 2000 sherds, 12th-15th century dates. Most of the pre-late 13th century finds were crude, unglazed cooking pots. Later pottery was finer, mostly from jugs. Animal bones, charcoal and shells were also found. An early medieval burnt clay and charcoal floor was also recorded. Other trenches discovered medieval remains, notably 13th century hearths whose construction included re-used Roman materials (see EHER 7126). Finds from the excavations were to go to Chelmsford Museum. <1> - <4>
Finds
- SHERD (Early 12th century to Late 15th century - 1101 AD to 1500 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (13th century - 1201 AD to 1300 AD)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (13th century - 1201 AD to 1300 AD)
- PLANT REMAINS (13th century - 1201 AD to 1300 AD)
- SHERD (Early 12th century to Late 13th century - 1101 AD to 1300 AD)
- SHERD (Early 14th century to Late 15th century - 1301 AD to 1500 AD)
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ78SE09, 1966.
- <2> SEX5943 Artifact: Southend Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Southend Museum.
- <3> SEX23416 DESC TEXT: Rodwell, W.J.. 1966. Archaeological finds in South East Essex.
- <4> SEX23417 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1966. The Excavation of a 'Red Hill' on Canvey Island. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 2. 14-33. Third Series, v.2, part 1, p.14-33.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ78-033