Element record MCC1549 - Medieval coffin burial, High Street, Colchester
Summary
Medieval coffin burial, High Street near site of St Runwald's, recorded in 1996.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99625 25223 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Coffin burial, High Street nr site of St Runwald's. Part of a wooden coffin base recovered along with a skull, no further details.<1>
Report in CAGF Bulletin Vol.40 that the coffin contained the remains of Anna Maria Taylor, wife of an 18th century druggist. She died in 1795. The placing of her body apparently crowded earlier burials and seven skulls were found underneath.<2>
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 9 2016 1:01PM