Element record MCC1104 - Roman infant burial, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman baby burial discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99484 25085 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Colchester between 1981-2 and 1984-5, a Roman baby burial was recovered from the remains of a large Roman building (MCC890) situated within Insula 34. Sixteen fragments of an infants skull were found within occupation debris.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.77.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2017 11:22AM