Roman amphora handle, near Writtle (EHER 710)
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Summary
A Roman amphora handle was found in Longmeads near Writtle at some time around 1870.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6704 0610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WRITTLE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Roman amphora handle found at a depth of 1.2m (4 feet) in Longmeads around 1870. <1>
Area now covered by housing development of the early 1960s. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE import:
Noted by the Ordnance Survey in 1949 <4>, information from <5>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL60NE15, 1976.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 05-APR-76.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GWR 19-SEP-49.
- <5> SEX77705 Verbal communication: Anstee, J.. 1949. J. Anstee of Writtle.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL6O-029
- NRHE identifier: 375451
- National Monuments Record: TL 60 NE 15