Element record MCC1051 - Roman inhumation burial, East Hill House, Colchester
Summary
Roman burial (human remains), East Hill House, recorded in 1923.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00084 25139 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
On 14 March 1923, during the digging of a hole for rubbish, a large and nearly complete decorated pavement was found (MCC1050). Lying obliquely across the pavement at the extreme NW corner lay a skeleton believed to be that of a youngish woman. The pavement was removed to the Museum (COLEM 1924.4753).<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC85 Serial: Society for the promotion of Roman Studies. 1911-. Journal of Roman Studies. JRS xii, 260.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 40, No 103, p.218.
- <3> SCC122 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1923. Vol. 16 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. XVI (New Series). p.295.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2016 2:39PM