Monument record MCC8227 - Bronze Age barrow, Field opposite 'Royalties', East Mersea
Summary
Remains of Bronze Age barrow at Mr B. Spence's farm defined as a cropmark (i.e. the mound had been flattened), near to Cudmore Grove (north-east of Broman's Farm), excavated by D.J. Pryor, Miss F.D. De'Ath and Mr J.B. Bennett.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0640 1494 (44m by 92m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SE |
| Civil Parish | EAST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Bronze Age tumulus at B. Spence's farm in East Mersea, excavated by quadrant method (i.e. excavated in four quadrants) in 1963-4. The circumference of the ring ditch measured c.44 ft (c.13.4m). A single shallow central urned cremation was defined (the base was 14 inches below plough depth); the inverted urn (the based of the urn had been removed by the plough) measured c.6 inches in diameter (and c.30 inches deep). Samples of the carbonised material were taken for analysis. Evidence of burning was found 'in the form of loose charcoal and three distinct burnt areas'. Dated approx. 1400-600 BC.<2><6>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX36359 DESC TEXT: unknown. unknown. Archaeology Record.
- <3> SEX36360 DESC TEXT: unknown. unknown. History File.
- <4> SEX5457 Graphic material: Colchester Museum. unknown. ILLUSTRATION Col Mus.
- <5> SEX164 Photograph: Colchester Museum. unknown. PHOTO Col Mus.
- <6> SCC74114 EXCAV REPORT: Pryor, D.J.. 1966. Report on the Excavation of a Bronze Age Site East Mersea 1963-4.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 6 2019 2:49PM