Element record MCC1381 - Roman lead coffin, Burlington Road, Colchester

Summary

Roman lead coffin, Burlington Road, recorded in 1873.

Location

Grid reference TL 99254 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> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.293.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500. 12.12.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester. 12.12.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2017 2:16PM

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