Monument record MCC5467 - Birch Pit western extension, Maldon Road, Colchester
Summary
Middle-Late Bronze Age pits and possible ring-ditch.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9234 1927 (615m by 422m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL91NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The major period of activity at the site was Roman however there were a few prehistoric features, all of which can be attributed to the Middle-Late Bronze Age. These consist of three pits close to the Maldon road and probably a small ring-ditch on the north-west of the site.The ring ditch was about 8 m in diameter. The pottery is tempered with fragments of crushed burnt flint.<1>
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Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 11 2017 2:54PM