Element record MCC1473 - Roman or post-Roman inhumation burial, Mulbery Trees, East Hill House, Colchester
Summary
Roman or post-Roman inhumation burial discovered during groundwork at the Mulberry Tree Nursery Site in 1983.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 00161 25157 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During groundwork for a new day nursery in the grounds of East Hill House in 1983 (ECC526), the inhumation of an adult male was discovered. The grave was one of two (see also MCC1474) cut into the layer of a Roman dump or floor (see MCC1479). The grave was small and roughly oval and contained well preserved bones, the body being orientated roughly north-south. The skull had been detached from the body and been placed between the legs. Radiocarbon dating produced a result of bp 1700+ or -70. These burials would appear to form part of a group of late Roman, low status burials found inside the walled town.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC526 Soil Survey Report: Le Grand Adsco / Le Grand Sutcliff and Gell Limited. 1969. Site Investigation Report at Inner Relief Road, Colchester. pp.323 & 378.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 1:29PM