Element record MCC1368 - Roman lead coffin, west of Wellesley Road, Colchester

Summary

Roman lead coffin found west of Wellesley Road, recorded on 1876 map.

Location

Grid reference TL 99031 24886 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Lead coffin found west of Wellesley Road.<1> Shown on 1876 map, no date.<2><3>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.293, No 42.
  • <2> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). 13184.
  • <3> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500. 12.7.
  • <3> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester. 12.7.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 1:46PM

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