Element record MCC1098 - Roman infant burial, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman baby burial recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99522 25016 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

During excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337), a Roman baby burial was found within a pit situated in an area of cultivation on the south side of Insula 35 (MCC855). The burial was one of two in this area (see also MCC1100).<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.61.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2017 11:24AM

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