Element record MCC1060 - Roman burial, North pier of North Bridge, Colchester
Summary
Roman burial (human remains), North pier of North Bridge, recorded in 1843.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99359 25665 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1843 Wire observed the building of a new bridge and made copious notes in his diary. A burial was recovered 'under an old wall of Roman character which was discovered when digging for the foundation of the north abutment of the new North Bridge'.<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC36 DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. 31 May-28 June 1843.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. No 81, p.241.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 441.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2016 2:49PM