Element record MCC1116 - Roman baby burial, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference TL 99483 25030 (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 Colchester between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337) a Roman infant burial was discovered within the southern yard of a large building (MCC905). A second baby burial was discovered nearby (see MCC1114).<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.88.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2017 11:17AM

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