Victorian pennies, Mound South of South Ockendon Hall (EHER 1868)
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Summary
Two Victorian pennies, one of 1876, other of 1892, found near centre of mound attesting to excavation of the mound in the Victorian period.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 604 828 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Excavation, 1954
The mound south of South Ockendon Hall was excavated by the Ministry of Works in March and April, 1954. Two Victorian pennies, one of 1876, other of 1892, found near centre of mound. They attest earlier trenching (Victorian) of the mound centre. <1> <2> <3>
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Finds
Sources
- --- SEX68863 DESC TEXT: Historic Landscape Management. 2002. Mardyke Valley Project; A Brief Landscape History of the Mardyke Valley.
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX6822 Excavation Report: Thompson, Dr. unknown. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol 25, Part 2, pp271-272.
- <3> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ68-005