Element record MCC1497 - Roman cremation burial, Creffield Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman cremation in wooden casket, Creffield Road, recorded in 1928.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98628 24741 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Burial at the corner of Creffield and Beverley Roads.<1> The cremation burial was found in a water-main trench, dug in 1928, and included a wooden casket. COLEM 1928.558-62.<5><6>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SCC25 LIST: Colchester Museums. 1926-1930. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1926-1930. COLEM1928.558-62.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.295, No 160.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 229 & 230.
- <4> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR13176.
- <5> SCC146 Serial: Colchester Museums. 1933. Colchester Museum Reports 1925-1933. 1925-1933.
- <6> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2016 3:55PM