Possible site of medieval settlement, southern side of Colne Engaine (EHER 9384)
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Summary
A possible medieval settlement site based on the presence of an artefact scatter. The site is now a playing field.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 848 301 (237m by 387m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLNE ENGAINE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
January 1950. Field visit.
Possible medieval occupation site at TL 849302, indicated by a scatter of coarse thin red tile and brick (not thought to be Roman), a few oyster shells, and fragments of thin red ware with yellow glaze. <1>
July 1976. Field visit.
The area is now a sports ground. No features were visible on the surface and no further finds have been reported from the area. <2> <3>
See also: <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 06-JAN-50.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL83SW13, 1976.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 29-JUL-76.
- <4> SEX58262 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. 151-30.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL83-040
- NRHE identifier: 381801
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SW 13