Probable 4th century cremation burial, south-west of Barling Hall (EHER 11072)

Roman pottery, three urns of 4th century date, a vase, a Samian platter, an amphora handle, part of a millstone and some burnt bones were found in 1950 in a sand pit south west of Barling Hall, Barling Magna. Some of the finds were deposited in Southend Museum (SM 681).

Three urns, Samian platter, burnt bone etc, plus Roman pots from TQ 9334 8970. <1> Three urns, one probably of f. 280 and of the 4th century, a vase, a Samian platter of f. (stamp illegible), the handle of an amphora, part of a millstone, pottery, and burnt bones were found in 1950, in a sand-pit south-west of Barling Hall. Some of the finds are in Southend Museum. Other objects from the site are in private possession. <2> <3> <4> This source says finds came from Saltings, Barling Creek, near Barling Hall. <5> Site Assessment: estuary fringe AHW. NRHE data transfer: no new information.