Neolithic pit, South side of Nature reserve, Dengie Farm Quarry (EHER 12186)
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Summary
A watching brief in 1984 identified a pit which yielded some large unabraded sherds of Neolithic pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9739 0139 (25m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHELDHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1984. Watching brief.
One of the pits yielded some large unabraded sherds of Neolithic pottery, hinting at the possibility of Neolithic settlement here. <1> <2> <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX35317 Report: Bedwin, O.. 1984. Dengie Farm Quarry, Asheldham 1984.
- <3> SEX2491 Article in serial: Priddy, D., (ed.). 1984-5. Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section 1983-84. Essex Archaeology and History. 16. 82-123. Bedwin, O., p.87.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-080