Roman pit at Great Dunmow (EHER 1279)
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Summary
Gravel pit at south end of Dunmow produced a large amount of Roman finds in 1862.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 635 214 (134m by 183m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Gravel pit at south end of Dunmow. In 1862, reported that a gravel pit was producing much pottery (including Samian, colour-coated and barbotined, wares, amphorae), bones, oyster shells, tiles, a few coins, objects of bronze, pieces of iron, glass fragments. The remains occurred in pits 3-9ft from the surface. <1> <2>
Pits discovered in 1862, Roman, with pottery, bones, metal and glass. Excavation adjacent to the field by EAS in about 1973 proved barren. Finds: bones, oyster shells, glass fragments, coins, objects of bronze, pieces of iron. <3> <4>
Aerial photographs show possible agricultural linear features. <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.125.
- <2> SEX4484 DESC TEXT: Savill, J.W.. 1865. History of Dunmow. p.3-4.
- <3> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. SP62SW9-6?.
- <5> SEX4737 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL6321-7-3032.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-064
- NRHE identifier: 376546
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 35