Element record MCC3142 - A prehistoric pit at 26 Melrose Road, West Mersea
Summary
A prehistoric pit (F1) was defined (in section only) in a foundation trench for a rear extension to 26 Melrose Road in 2014.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0119 1270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One worked flint was recovered from the lower fill of F1. The flake was detached from the core using a soft hammer following an episode of platform preparation, which suggests that it is likely to date to the early Neolithic period. The absence of any later dating finds or inclusions in F1 supports a prehistoric date for this feature.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC1130 Watching Brief Report: Wightman, Adam (CAT). 2014. An archaeological watching brief at 26 Melrose Road, West Mersea, Essex. November 2014. CAT Report 805.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 10 2017 10:22AM