Roman-Anglo-Saxon finds assemblage and probable continuation of the Barrow Field cemeteries at Barrow Hills, Feering (EHER 8239)
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Summary
Finds reported from two fields known as 'Barrow Hills', are reportedly similar to finds from 'Barrow Field' to the south and are interpreted as a continuation of the Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemeteries (see EHER 8237 and EHER 8238).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8690 1930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FEERING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Finds reported from field 436A and 437 (old series), known as Barrow Hills, reportedly similar to finds from `Barrow Field' to the south (see EHER 8238). The finds are stated to be 'probably Saxon, but one pot appeared to be British ware'. In 1949, the greater part of 'Barrow Hills' was cultivated as a market garden and the owner said that nothing had been turned up for many years. <1> <2>
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.
Note: These finds have been interpreted as evidence for a cemetery at this location. If a cemetery, it is probably a continuation of the Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemeteries to the south at 'Barrow Field', see EHER 8237 and EHER 8238.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-059
- NRHE identifier: 380974
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 NE 9