Element record MCC1352 - Roman tombstone of Marcus Facilis, Beverley Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman tombstone of Marcus Facilis, Beverley Road, recorded in 1868.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98642 24824 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Centurion's tombstone found 1868.<1><2><3> See <1> for multiple references. The tombstone was dedicated to Marcus Favonius Facilis, a centurion of the Twentieth Legion. The tombstone is on display in the Castle Museum. Three vessels were found in association with the tombstone, of Neronian date.<4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.254.
- <2> SCC108 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Map of Colchester, sheet XXVII 12.12. Map sheet. 12.11.
- <2> SCC240 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1873. Vol. 5 (Old Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. V. p.87.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No39.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 2:05PM