Roman pottery sherds, Purdeys Farm (EHER 9620)
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Summary
During gravel extraction near the farm a little to the north of the point where the Prittle Brook flows into the River Roach, a quantity of 1st-3rd century pottery was found.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8830 8990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
During gravel extraction near the farm a little to the north of the point where the Prittle Brook flows into the River Roach, a quantity of 1st-3rd century pottery was found. This included coarse ware, Samian ware from the workshop of Cinnamus of Lezoux and the neck and handle of a flagon dated to the 1st century. <1>
See also EHER 9686 for a findspot of pottery with the same potter's mark.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6637 DESC TEXT: MacLeod, D.G.. unknown. SMR.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-043