Roman and other vessels, Saltcotes Hall (EHER 7938)
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Summary
The Victoria County History (VCH) reported several large globular vessels resembling amphorae, standing outside the front of Saltcotes Hall. At least one was Roman, but others were probably later.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8710 0790 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The Victoria County History (VCH) reported large globular vessels resembling amphorae, standing outside the front of Saltcotes Hall. Most were post-Roman, but at least one was Roman. All were found close together a little east of the house. In 1909 a small vessel of black ware and a Samian base (f33), stamped MVXTVLLI.MA, were found (these finds are in Colchester Museum. <1> - <4>
According to the Colchester Museum reports, the black ware vessel and Samian base were found with a small pot of reddish-brown ware and half a small pot of greyish-brown ware (Accession numbers 1693-4). <5>
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Note: It is not clear, but the vessel found in 1909 may be the same vessel identified as Roman by the VCH.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.147.
- <2> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum. Acc Nos 1693.09, 1694.09, 1707.09, 1708.09.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL80NE19, 1975.
- <4> SEX24952 Article in serial: Wickenden, N.P.. 1986. Prehistoric Settlement and the Romano-British Small Town at Heybridge, Essex. Essex Archaeology and History. 17. 7-68. p.60.
- <5> SEX3451 Report: Colchester Museum. 1909. Colchester Museum Report. pp.15-16.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-069