Site Event/Activity record ECC2312 - Roman cremations found Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester, 1903-5
Location
Location | Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester Garrison, Colchester |
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Grid reference | TL 9953 2465 (point) |
Map sheet | TL92SE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Many Roman cremations were found when the Artillery Barracks were enlarged in 1903-5. As a result of these works, about 100 vessels (apparently only one of which was of glass) and a number of other objects found their to the museum.<1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2437 Roman cremation burial, Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2016 9:50AM