Iron Age or Roman red hill, NE of South Fambridge (EHER 13533)
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Summary
A red hill survives in this location and measures 30m East-West by 20m, and is indicated by the presence of briquetage. This suggests Iron Age or Roman salt working.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8569 9606 (31m by 20m) 30m E-W by 20m N-S |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHINGDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Red hill, 30m East-West by 20m; also briquetage. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
A red hill (nothing visible on air photographs). <2> <3>
NRHE summary description:
A Red hill indicating Iron Age and Roman salt works. No longer visible on aerial photographs.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ89NE13, 1976.
- <2> SEX30624 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1966. Notes on Archaeological finds in South-east Essex. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society.
- <3> SEX76683 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1496 3219-20 10.5.46.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89-69
- NRHE identifier: 419086
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 NE 13