Roman tile and oyster shells, Purleigh Mount, Purleigh (EHER 7710)
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Summary
Two Roman tile fragments and six oyster shells found after the removal of a tree from Purleigh Mount in 1983.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8406 0171 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1983. Field visit.
Two Roman tile fragments and six oyster shells were found with medieval pottery after the removal of a tree from Purleigh Mount in 1983. The pottery came from a feature which may be a backfilled medieval palisade slot. See EHER 7711 for more information on the earthwork. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX24679 DESC TEXT: Eddy, M.R.. 1983. Purleigh Mount, TL 841017.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-001