Bronze Age Ingots, Wickford (EHER 7588)
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Summary
Two pieces of cake bronze were found at Briarbank Estate in 1958, but no further information is available.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 750 944 (point) Verified through <2>. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUNWELL, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
'Founder's hoard'. <1>
Site Assessment = More information needed.
NRHE data transfer:
Two pieces of cake bronze from Briarbank Estate, Runwell, found in November 1958. <2>
October 1975. Field survey.
No further information, the area is now covered by modern development. <3>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX69999 Desk-Based Assessment: Grant, J.. 2003. Land at Barn Hall, Wickford, Essex - an archaeological desk-based assessment.
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX13910 Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1955. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, series 2, Vol 25 - Centenary Volume. 2(25). p 388.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. 01-OCT-75.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-040
- NRHE identifier: 417108
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SE 21