Site Event/Activity record ECC1349 - Lead coffin, Sabraon Barracks, Colchester, 1931
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99273 23689 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Unknown
Date
1931
Description
Strip lead coffin and urn found in the Sabraon Barracks, 1931.<1><2> Lead strapping from inside of a coffin, found in the Dobraon Barracks, August 1931; jar of grey ware form 268b; shallow platter of polished brown ware, form 39; The two vessels were found in or near by the coffin. There was no trace of human remains. Given by HM Sec of State for War. COLEM1931.1889-91 <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. page 294, No 105.
- <2> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR 13198.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 290.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Feb 27 2016 4:24PM