Roman enclosure, Barling Gravel Pit (EHER 11345)
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Summary
Excavation in advance of gravel extraction in 1980 recorded a possible enclosure.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 932 900 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARLING MAGNA, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
December 1980. Archaeological excavation
Excavation of a cropmark site in advance of gravel extraction at TQ 9329 9009; prehistoric (EHER 11344) and Roman features. Roman features including a possible enclosure within an area approximately 60m x 40m revealed by topsoil gravel stripping in December 1980. Rescue plan and excavation carried out by K. Crowe and South-East Essex Archaeological Group. <1>
Site Assessment: 'Total destruction by gravel working'. <1>
Note: This record originally recorded material of the same period from an 1981 excavation, which has been removed as it is probably spatially distinct. It may, however, be contemporary.
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-093