Iron Age to Roman ditch, 65 Rayne Road, Braintree (EHER 16356)
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Summary
A ditch containing 1st century pottery and an early Iron Age triangular loomweight. This was followed by successive phases of timber buildings, utilising both post holes and slots, although the dating sequence was not clear.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7540 2308 (6m by 31m) Copied from linked Event. |
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Type and Period
Description
1986. Trial trenching.
The earliest activity was represented by a ditch containing 1st century pottery and an early Iron Age triangular loomweight. This was followed by successive phases of timber buildings, utilising both post holes and slots, although the dating sequence was not clear. <1> <2>
See also <3>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX22259 Article in serial: Priddy, D. (ed.). 1987. Excavations in Essex 1986. Essex Archaeology and History. 18. 106. pp.104-106.
- <2> SEX53892 Report: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Braintree: Historic Town Assessment Report.
- <3> SEX66820 Interim Report: Medlycott, M.. 2007. Braintree Roman Town, Essex: The MSC and BVAS Excavations: Interim Report. pp.41-47.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036