Roman sherd found on the Ashdon to Hadstock water pipeline (EHER 13398)
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Summary
A watching brief was undertaken on a 4.8km long water pipeline from Hadstock and Linton.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 574 444 (400m by 3800m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HADSTOCK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A watching brief was undertaken on a 4.8km long water pipeline from Hadstock and Linton. This report is on the Essex section only - 4.1km from Ashdon to Hadstock. Although no known Essex sites were cut by the projected line, three lay adjacent to it. Finds were scarce consisting of a single, possibly Roman, sherd of orange fabric pottery. <1> <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX30305 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. and Bennett, A.. 1991. The Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section 1990. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 22. 138-147. v.22, p.140-141.
- <2> SEX59372 DESC TEXT: Brooks, H.. unknown. Archaeological Observation of NRA Pipeline (Lodes-Granta Groundwater Scheme).
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54