Site Event/Activity record ECC1564 - Finds opposite drinking fountain, Lexden Park, Colchester, 1904
Location
| Location | Lexden Park, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 97143 25157 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Laver, Henry (Mr)
Date
1904
Description
A note by Hull records "When excavating for a drain opposite the drinking fountain in Lexden Park were found;- a grey bowl ; a sword-handle of turned bone or ivory; a small bone knife-handle, small beaker, pottery fragments; also a burial".<1> COLEM 1904.693,694,696,718. <2> Hull's grave group 466 "Part of human wrist bone with a bronze bangle of flat band type 9/16" wide, with reeded and impressed pattern (Now in fragments). Found when excavating for a drain opposite the fountain, in Lexden Road. Purchased by H.Laver."<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II. p.89.
- <2> SCC130 LIST: Colchester Museums. 1898-1912. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1898-1912. COLEM1904.693-696.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 466.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC1842 Roman inhumation burial, near Lexden drinking fountain, Lexden Road, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2016 3:34PM