Possible Iron Age or Roman red hill, SE of Mark Farm (EHER 2050)
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Summary
The possible location of a red hill which was reported by K.J. Bruce. During a field survey in 1977, no remains were visible and it was concluded that the site is not a red hill.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0010 0440 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILLINGHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1977. Fieldwalking survey.
A red hill was reported in this location by K.J. Bruce. Nothing was visible on the ground to D. Gurney during the survey and it is a very improbable location. <1> <2>
See also: <3> <4>
NRHE data transfer:
TM 001 044. Red Hills. <1> <5>
NRHE summary description:
Red hills indicate the site of Iron Age and Roman salt works.
Sources
- <1> SEX7150 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Bruce, K.J.. 1969. Colchester Museum.
- <2> SEX7135 Unpublished document: Gurney, D.A.. 1978. Iron Age and Romano-British Salt Production on the Essex coast.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM00SW03, 1976.
- <4> SEX76364 Article in serial: Gurney, D.A.. 1980. Red Hills of the Dengie Peninsula. Essex Archaeology and History. 12. 107-109. p.109.
- <5> SEX75710 Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Co Planning Dept No 11.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM00-011
- NRHE identifier: 385965
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 SW 7