Roman urned burials at Witherden's Farm (EHER 7502)
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Summary
Roman urns and human remains were found in about 1846, possibly at Witherden's Farm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 78 92 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAWRETH, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A number of broken Roman urns and bones were dug up about 1846 in a field belonging to Joseph Peace, possibly at Witherden's Farm, Rawreth. More urns and bones were later dug up in a bank 1/2 mile from the previous finds. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 168.
- <2> SEX1942 DESC TEXT: British Archaeology Association. unknown. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. p.156.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ79SE14, 1975.
- <4> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79
- NRHE identifier: 417101
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SE 14