Element record MCC1521 - Roman cremation burial, Maidenburgh Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman burial urn, Maidenburgh Street, recorded in 1951.

Location

Grid reference TL 99780 25311 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An urn of dark grey ware, containing burnt bones is said to have been found in Maidenburgh Street, dating to 3rd - 4th century. There is a question mark over this find as it is curious that it should be located within the walled town. The urn was donated by Miss F.J. Bucke COLEM 1951.282.<1>
Hull records that 'Further inquiries concerning this pot revealed that Mr Bucke, the father of the donor, died many years ago and had a wine and spirit store in Maidenburgh Street, Colchester. His daughters always understood that some 67 years ago when a portion of the rear of the property was rebuilt this pot was found in the ground. The store was , it is believed, on the Town side of what is now Daniells & Sons Breweries Office' (This information was supplied by Alderman L.E. Dansie, J.P.).<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1941-1961. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1941-1961. COLEM1951.282.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 619.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2016 11:24AM

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