Iron Age or Roman red hill, South of Upper Raypits (EHER 13508)
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Summary
A red hill is indicated in this location by the presence of red earth and briquetage and suggests Iron Age or Roman salt working.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8976 9568 (181m by 218m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of red hill. It was reported that red soil was found in land drains. Unspecified briquetage recovered. <1> <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer:
April 1953. Field survey.
Site of a red hill, indicated by presence of red earth in conjunction with briquetage revealed in soil excavated for land drainage purposes. <4>
NRHE summary description:
Site of a Red Hill consisting of red earth and briquetage revealed in soil excavated for land drainage. An Iron Age or Roman salt works.
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ89NE09, 1953.
- <2> SEX72634 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2014. EX14/06/030-035.
- <3> SEX74993 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2021. EX21/10/003-006.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. ES 28-APR-53.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89-49
- NRHE identifier: 419078
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 NE 9