Roman rubbish pits, vicinity of Roxwell (EHER 656)
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Summary
In or before 1887 several Roman rubbish pits were found at Roxwell. These contained pottery, tiles, a coin of Trajan and a fragment of Roman quern stone.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 64 08 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROXWELL, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Spring 1887, found while digging field drains.
Roman rubbish pits found while digging a field drain in 1887. Several rubbish pits around 1.5m (5 feet) in diameter by 0.9m to 1.5m (3 to 5 feet) deep. They contained pottery, tile, a coin of Trajan and part of a quern stone. <1>-<4>
1976. Field visit.
No further information. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL60NW18, 1976.
- <3> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 175.
- <4> SEX2522 Serial: Essex Naturalist. 1887. Essex Naturalist, Volume 1. p.82.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 03-MAY-76.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL60
- NRHE identifier: 375637
- National Monuments Record: TL 60 NW 18