Find Spot record MCC5165 - Roman pottery, Frog Hall Farm, Fingringhoe
Summary
23 sherds of probable Roman pottery and a pottery counter were recovered during a small excavation by Colchester Excavation Committee in 1975-76. See MCC5164 for main record.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0347 1964 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01NW |
| Civil Parish | FINGRINGHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A total of 23 sherds (422g) of Roman and/or probable Roman pottery was recovered from a small excavation, all unstratified from the lower plough soil/subsoil L2. The majority of sherds were Greyware, but there was also one piece of samian and a possible Dressel 20 amphora sherd, as well as a storage jar rim. In addition to the sherds, there was a pottery counter cut from a Roman Grey ware sherd; weight 2g; maximum diameter 21mm, also unstratified.<1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEX61993 EXCAV REPORT: Brooks, H (CAT). 2001. A Bronze Age occupation site at Frog Hall Farm, Fingringhoe, Essex: 1975-76 excavations..
- <2> SCC74357 Article in serial: Brooks, Howard. 2002. A Bronze Age and Saxon occupation site at Frog Hall Farm, Fingringhoe.. Essex Archaeology and History 33, 54-62.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
May 14 2020 7:42AM