Roman pottery sherds, Mill Cottages (EHER 5574)
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Summary
Roman pottery sherds were found in a tank trap by Mill Cottages, near the Chelmer, in April 1945.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7404 0588 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 1945. Chance find.
Roman pottery sherds found in a tank trap by Mill Cottages, near the Chelmer. <1>
1976. Field survey.
Tank trap filled and ploughed over. The area of the finds is now under cultivation. No further finds made. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE:
Late Iron Age pottery found at a depth of 0.45m (18 inches) in April 1945 by Mrs D Slaughter. One vessel from Cam. 260 now in Colchester Museum. <1> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 177.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL70NW37, 1950.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 13-APR-76.
- <4> SEX76762 Map: Hull, M.R.. 1950. Ordnance Survey Correspondent's sheet - 6'' annotated map (Corr 6") by M.R. Hull. Corr 6" (M R Hull 1950).
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70-022
- NRHE identifier: 378254
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 25