Bronze Age pits and flint scatter, North of Elmstead Hall (EHER 2451)
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Summary
A scatter of Bronze Age flints, mainly scrapers was noted from fieldwalking and during topsoil stripping for A120 bypass N of Elmstead church. Two Late Bronze Age `scoops' were also found containing flint-tempered sherds of five distinct fabrics.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0645 2626 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELMSTEAD, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Fieldwalking and top soil stripping, 1980
Scatter of Bronze Age flints, mainly scrapers, noted from fieldwalking and during topsoil stripping for A120 bypass N of Elmstead church.
Two Late Bronze Age `scoops' were also found containing flint-tempered sherds of five distinct fabrics. The pits were 220 x 22cm, the one excavated being 22cm deep and containing burnt flints. <1> <2>
Site Assessment
The site as excavated is now destroyed. No features were observed in the N carriageway, but features did extend into the S verge. It is likely there- fore that the settlement site continues S towards Elmstead church.
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Sources
Related Events (3)
- Heritage Assessment: Desk-based assessment by Essex County Council of heritage assets on farm estates owned by Essex County Council, 2001 (EEX53779)
- Archaeological Intervention: Excavation by Tendring Rescue Archaeology Group, North of Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, 1980 (EEX8569)
- Field Survey: Field observation by Tendring Rescue Archaeology Group, North of Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, 1980 (EEX8568)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-064