Element record MCC1380 - Roman lead coffin, Burlington Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman lead coffin, Burlington Road, recorded in 1873.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99253 24792 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lead coffin found in 1873 at the corner of Burlington Road.<1> Marked on 1876 OS map.<2> (The record says that 'coffins' were found so for the purpose of the UAD two coffins are recorded, although there may have been more).
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.293.
- <2> SCC11 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500. 12.12.
- <2> SCC72874 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester. 12.12.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 2:15PM