Roman sherds found at The Old Post Office, Helions Bumpstead (EHER 9924)
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Summary
Four sherds of residual Roman pottery were located. These sherds and the pieces of Roman brick and tile in the fabric of St. Andrews church make it probable that a Roman site is in the vicinity.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6518 4167 (57m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELIONS BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
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Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out by trial trenching prior to development on land to the rear of the old post office, 16m to the east of the parish church of St. Andrews (ESMR 1613, 1614). Four sherds of residual Roman pottery were located. These sherds and the pieces of Roman brick and tile in the fabric of St. Andrews church make it probable that a Roman site is in the vicinity. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL64SE