Site Event/Activity record ECC2638 - An archaeological watching brief at Merly House, 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester, 2004
Location
| Location | Merly House, 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 98542 24763 (13m by 36m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
March to June 2004
Description
A watching brief was carried out during groundworks for an indoor swimming-pool, new garage and kitchen extension at Merly House, 21 West Lodge Road (CBC planning application F/COL/03/2062). One in situ cremation burial and three disturbed cremation burials were recorded. These are part of a Roman cemetery, other burials from which were observed next door at the Handford House site. The in situ cremation burial included three coins and a hand-mirror with wood adhering to it. The cremated bone and the small finds suggest a burial of an adolescent girl or young woman who died c.AD 77-85. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC780 Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2005. An archaeological watching brief at Merly House, 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester, Essex, March-June 2004. CAT Report 293.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Record last edited
Dec 20 2016 8:11AM