Undated mortar and flint foundations, Cherry Orchard Brickfield (EHER 9555)
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Summary
Indefinite foundations of mortar and flint found in 1953 in Cherry Orchard Brickworks. These are thought most likely to be the remains of the brickworks which once occupied the site, though this identification is uncertain.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8566 8967 (421m by 591m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Indefinite foundations of mortar and flint found in 1953 in Cherry Orchard Brickworks. This is probably the same as Southend Museum's record of foundations of kilns (SM 35/13/134). <1> <2> <3>
1991. Fieldwalking.
Fields B, C and D produced a small amount of burnt flint and some modern pottery but as these fields had been subject to mineral extraction there was little expectation of finds (see EHER 9552-6). <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ88NE01, 1954.
- <3> SEX30299 DESC TEXT: Unknown. unknown. ?35-13-134. AP?.
- <4> SEX38819 Fieldwalking Report: Germany, M.. 1991. The B1013 Access Road to Southend, Essex: An archaeological fieldwalking evaluation.
- <5> SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-007