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Iron Age or Roman red hill, west side of St Lawrence (EHER 12068)

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Summary

A Red Hill was uncovered during a first ploughing in 1976 indicating Iron Age or Roman salt workings. The area is marked by burnt earth and briquetage. The mound is no longer visible.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 9479 0566 (point)
Civil Parish STEEPLE, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Red hill uncovered during first ploughing of the area in 1976. Revealed area of burnt material and briquetage. No mound upstanding. <1> <2> <3> Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Note: This record was originally mapped using the current mapped point as well as a polygon delineating an area of approximately 1.5ha to the immediate south (centred TL 9484 0555) and bound on the north, south and west sides by the stream. This polygon has been removed and the point retained, and the location verified using information from the NRHE data transfer.

Finds

Sources

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Bruce, K.. unknown. SMR.
  • <2> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL90NW19, 1976.
  • <3> Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Co Planning Dept No 6.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL90-006
  • NRHE identifier: 383382
  • National Monuments Record: TL 90 NW 27

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