Roman pottery sherds and possible coin hoard at Burton's Green (EHER 8632)
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Summary
Findspot of Roman pottery and a possible coin hoard.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 825 270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREENSTEAD GREEN AND HALSTEAD RURAL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Roman Pottery found AD 1930 (NAT). <1>
A Claudian pot was found in cutting foundations of Miss Gray's house at TL 82692697 and other pottery, probably 1st century, in gravel digging at TL 82572717 and TL 82612702. <2> - <4>
December 1949. Field visit.
Mrs S. White reported that a bowl containing coins and other Roman sherds were found in a garden at <5> TL 82812701. <6>
December 1976. Field visit.
The gravel workings where the original finds were made are now disused and overgrown. According to local residents no further discoveries have come to light. <7>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1958.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.137.
- <3> SEX8207 Report: Colchester Museum. 1932. Colchester Museum Report. p.7.
- <4> SEX27692 Serial: Antiquaries Journal. 1946. Antiquaries Journal, Volume 26. 26. p 67.
- <5> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Mrs S. White.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 15-DEC-49.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 09-AUG-76.
- <8> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map.
- <9> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL82NW09.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL82-014
- NRHE identifier: 381414
- National Monuments Record: TL 82 NW 9