Element record MCC1358 - Roman cremations, found near Queens Road, Colchester
Summary
Group of Roman urns found near Queens Road, Colchester.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98235 24769 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman urns found at north end of field 1266A.<1><2>
These are likely to be Hull's Grave Group 627, 'The base only of an urn, found full of bones in field 1266a at a spot 26ft 9" south of the north fence of the footpath south of Roddam Close and 6ft west of the line of division between no's 3 and 5 Roddam Close. Information given by Mr A.F. Hall".<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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, 293, No20.
- <2> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR13191.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No627.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 23 2016 3:43PM