Roman cremations, near Red Hill XII (EHER 7129)
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Summary
Roman cremations were found and destroyed during surface topsoiling operations in 1963. A few sherds were examined by W.J. Rodwell.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7875 8205 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Roman cremations found and destroyed during surface topsoiling operations. The site was reported to W.J. Rodwell and the Wickford Archaeological Society, who were excavating a nearby red hill, but only a few sherds were salvaged - enough to date the cremations. <1>
Fragments of urns and burnt bones found by mechanical excavator in October 1963. Dated to about 100 AD. <2> <3>
Finds were made by workmen constructing the dyke (near Red Hill XII, see EHER 7127), "urns, glass vessels and heaps of crumbly bone". The remains were broken and scattered by the mechanical excavators. A few sherds were rescued, including late Flavian and possibly some Trajanic, enabling the burial deposit to be dated at about 100. <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ78SE14, 1977.
- <3> SEX23416 DESC TEXT: Rodwell, W.J.. 1966. Archaeological finds in South East Essex. p.1.
- <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, p.21.
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Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ78-033
- NRHE identifier: 417001
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 14