Site Event/Activity record ECC770 - Excavation of Lexden Tumulus, Colchester, 1924
Location
| Location | Lexden Tumulus, Fitzwalter Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9754 2472 (32m by 23m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Laver, Henry (Mr)
Date
July to August 1924
Description
Excavation of the Lexden Tumulus was carried out by Henry and Philip Laver in July and August 1924. A single trench was opened across the mound and expanded to encompass the area of the burial chamber within its centre.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC167 Serial: Laver, Philip G.. 1927. The Excavation of a Tumulus at Lexden, Colchester. Volume 76, January 1927, pp.241-254.. pp.241-254.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC1356 Lexden Tumulus, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
May 3 2016 2:19PM