Element record MCC1383 - Roman lead coffin, Butt Road, Colchester

Summary

Roman lead Coffin, Butt Road, recorded in 1838.

Location

Grid reference TL 99271 24799 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Lead coffin found in 1838 (although Rex Hull also notes that a discovery may also have been made in 1854?) at the back of Mill Place (on Butt Road).<1> Marked on 1876 OS map.<2>
(The report says lead 'coffins' found so for the purpose of the UAD two coffins have been recorded).

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, No 55.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500. 12.11.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester. 12.11.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2017 2:19PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.