Site Event/Activity record ECC2312 - Roman cremations found Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester, 1903-5

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Location Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester Garrison, Colchester
Grid reference TL 9953 2465 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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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)

  • <1> Serial: Crummy, Philip. 1993. CAR 9:Excavations of Roman and later cemeteries, churches and monastic sites in Colchester, 1971-8. 9. p.260.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1898-1912. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1898-1912. various.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Roman cremation burial, Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester (Element)

Record last edited

Mar 16 2016 9:50AM

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