Roman or Saxon burials, south of Ashdon Hall (EHER 7313)
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Summary
Possible early Medieval or Roman inhumations found near Ashdon Church. A large number of north-south orientated graves, 'rude weapons' and pottery were found in the field east of the church, found around 1830.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 582 414 (175m by 149m) NRHE location corroborates existing HER polygon. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A large number of north-south orientated graves, 'rude weapons' and pottery were found in the field east of the church, found around 1830. The graves are undated but may be Anglo-Saxon. Ashdon has been argued to be the site of the battle of 'Assandun', 1016. Finds are from the scheduled area (see 4776), possibly east of the church.
Site Assessment = Original reference for discovery? <1>
See also: <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Old inhabitants informed the writer that some 60 years ago in digging for gravel, in the field immediately east of the church at Ashdon (TL 582415) graves were found lying north and south in large numbers, and rude weapons were turned up with (Roman?) pottery. The weapons suggest a Saxon date. <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX148 Monograph: Rodwell, W.J. with Rodwell, K.A.. 1977. CBA Research Report No. 19 Historic Churches: A Wasting Asset. p.95.
- <2> SEX60393 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 2000. CP/00/16/7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
- <3> SEX12142 Serial: Essex Archaeology and History. 1893. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, Series 2, Vol 4. 2(4). p 7.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54-029
- NRHE identifier: 374189
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SE 18