Site Event/Activity record ECC1235 - Medieval and Roman burials, 42 Crouch Street, Colchester, 1928
Location
| Location | 42 Crouch Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99111 24950 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr)
Date
1928
Description
Various foundations and burials were noted by E.J. Rudsdale during the construction of Scott's garage on the site of 42 Crouch Street in 1928. A description of the discovery was published in Colchester Museum Report 1929. <1> A plan is held by the museum <2>, the plan is reproduced in CAR 9. <3> Furthermore there is correspondence in the paper SMR relating to a skull sent to the Royal College of Surgeons which was identified as that of a Roman woman in her 40's.<4> The site revealed heavy foundations and many medieval skeletons from the house if the Crouched Friars.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC146 Serial: Colchester Museums. 1933. Colchester Museum Reports 1925-1933. 1925-1933. 1929, p50-52.
- <2> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II.
- <3> SCC106 Serial: Crummy, Philip. 1993. CAR 9:Excavations of Roman and later cemeteries, churches and monastic sites in Colchester, 1971-8. 9. p.246.
- <4> SCC234 CORRESPONDENCE: Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr). 1929. SMR file: Skull from Crouched Friars.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2016 1:33PM