Prehistoric building or fish weir, Crouch Site 18 (EHER 13678)
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Summary
This site was surveyed in 1983 as part of the Hullbridge Survey. A concentration of timbers and brushwood was recorded and interpreted as either a building contemporary with the lower peat land surface or a prehistoric fish weir.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8229 9589 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Old land surface, a low gravel terrace. No artefacts, one or two heat-crazed flints. <1><2>
NRHE data import:
TQ 82299589 Site 18. A concentration of timbers and brushwood was found during reconnaissance and interpreted as either a building contemporary with lower peat land surface or a prehistoric fish weir. <3>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
- <1> SEX24598 Interim Report: Wilkinson, T.J. and Murphy, P.. 1983. The Hullbridge Basin Survey - Interim report No 4. Interim report number 3 p19-20.
- <2> SEX7590 Monograph: Wilkinson, T.J. and Murphy, P.. 1995. The Archaeology of the Essex Coast, Volume 1: The Hullbridge Survey project. EAA Report no..
- <3> SEX37878 Interim Report: Wilkinson, T.J. and Murphy, P.. 1983. The Hullbridge Basin Survey - Interim Report No 3.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89
- NRHE identifier: 925354
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 NW 15