Undated finds from The Old Post Office, Helions Bumpstead (EHER 9927)
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Summary
Some finds which could not be dated were found. They included two iron nails, an alloy military 'dog-tag', some cut stone and an iron billhook which could be anything from Roman to modern.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6518 4167 (57m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELIONS BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out by trial trenching prior to the 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). Some finds which could not be dated were found. They included two iron nails, an alloy military 'dog-tag', some cut stone and an iron billhook which could be anything from Roman to modern. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL64SE