Roman pottery, Castle Field, Blunts Hall (EHER 8186)
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Summary
Roman pottery found in 'Castle Field' with much medieval pottery (see EHER 8187).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8077 1436 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Roman pottery found in 'Castle Field' with much medieval pottery. Previously the field was called 'Castle Banks' and is west of the Blunts Hall moated site (see EHER 8192). Two sherds of Roman pottery were found. <1> <2>
See aerial photographs <3> <4> <5>.
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 202.
- <2> SEX76706 Report: Colchester Borough Council. 1944-1947. Colchester and Essex Museum annual reports. p.32.
- <3> SEX52320 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 1986. 123.
- <4> SEX62057 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Blunts Hall area.
- <5> SEX61411 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 2000. CP/00/34/9.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-038
- NRHE identifier: 381295
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 24