Monument record MCC5024 - Pre-Hoxnian Bone bed, Mersea Flats, East Mersea
Summary
A peaty deposit containing the faunal remains of diverse species.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0689 1460 (65m by 65m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SE |
| Civil Parish | EAST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (0)
Full Description
A peaty deposit containing the faunal remains of diverse species dating to the pre-Hoxnian period c.300,000 BP. Species included shrew, various amphibians, monkey, rhino, hippo. No human artefacts have yet been found in association with this material.
Site assessment
Currently protected by the Geological SSSI, which limits by license those that may dig here. Erosion is a severe problem along this stretch of coast, which is currently being tackled by a polder scheme with varying success.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX61233 DESC TEXT: Gibson, Sarah. 1994. Country Parks Archaeological Survey of Cudmore Grove.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2019 7:32PM