Finds of Roman building materials, Welwick Farm, St Osyth Park (EHER 16177)
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Summary
Following further stripping of the topsoil in the western part of the quarry, fieldwalking revealed a concentration of Roman building materials and pottery at 12201670.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 121 168 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Following further stripping of the topsoil in the western part of the quarry, fieldwalking revealed a concentration of Roman building materials and pottery at 12201670.
8 sherds of Roman sandy Grey ware were recovered, including 1 rim from a bead rimmed dish of early C2-mid C3.
Also recovered was one very abraded fragment of Buff ware, possibly from a C1-C2 flagon.
The building materials consisted mainly of roof tile, and several burnt areas. <1><2>
Information from NRHE data transfer
Roman pottery and building debris have been observed in a quarry at TM 121168 <3>
Finds
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM11
- NRHE identifier: 387738
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 NW 4