14th century dene holes, Belmont Park, Grays, Thurrock (EHER 1701)
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Summary
Three deneholes were found in a chalk pit owned by the Portland Cement Company in 1956. One was excavated and potsherds of a 14th century cooking vessel were found. This was the only dateable material.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6044 7877 (149m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Three deneholes were discovered in a chalk pit owned by the Portland Cement Company in 1956. One was excavated and potsherds of a 14th century cooking vessel were found. This was the only dateable material. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ67NW05, 1978.
- <3> SEX6130 Excavation Report: Barton, K.J.. 1961. Panorama. Vol 6, pp57-60.
- <4> SEX6655 CORRESPONDENCE: Barton, K.J.. 1957. Correspondence by Barton, K.J.. Corr 6" (K J Barton July 1957).
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ67-014
- NRHE identifier: 413509
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NW 5