Element record MCC1359 - Roman cremation, Altnacealgach House, Colchester

Summary

Roman amphora burial found west of Altnacealgach House (now Colchester County High School for Girls), Colchester, in 1907.

Location

Grid reference TL 98026 24672 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Roman amphora burial found west of Altnacealgach House, 1907.<1><2>
Possibly the same as Grave Group No 163 which is recorded as coming from the West Paddock of Altnacealgach House in 1906.<3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.293, No21.
  • <2> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR11881.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 163.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 23 2016 3:47PM

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