Roman corn drying kiln at Poplar Lodge (EHER 14144)

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Summary

During the excavation of foundations in 1974 for an extension to the southern end of Poplar Lodge the remains of a flint 'foundation' were found.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5045 4311 (19m by 18m)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

CORN DRYING KILN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Description

During the excavation of foundations in 1974 for an extension to the southern end of Poplar Lodge the remains of a flint 'foundation' were found. The foundations were situated beneath the top-soil within a dark layer above the natural. The foundation showed a semi-circle approximately 2m across. The interior was formed by compacted reddish-brown material (probably burnt). The shape of the flint foundation and the presence of burnt material would suggest the feature was an oven or corn dryer. <1> Site Assessment: Site situated beneath extension to southern end of house. See also <2>.

Sources

<1> SEX38809 Photograph: Scott, Mrs. 1974. SMR.
<2> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 28, p.225.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Chance find and photographic recording by Mrs Scott at Poplar Lodge, Great Chesterford, 1974 (EEX38808)

Other References

Old SMR Number: Tl54

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