Element record MCC1842 - Roman inhumation burial, near Lexden drinking fountain, Lexden Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman inhumation burial, recorded in 1904.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 97143 25157 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A note by Hull records "When excavating for a drain opposite the drinking fountain in Lexden Park were found: a grey bowl; a sword-handle of turned bone or ivory; a small bone knife-handle, small beaker, pottery fragments; also a burial".<1> COLEM 1904.693,694,696,718.<2>
Hull's grave group 466, "Part of human wrist bone with a bronze bangle of flat band type 9/16" wide, with reeded and impressed pattern (Now in fragments). Found when excavating for a drain opposite the fountain, in Lexden Road. Purchased by H. Laver."<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II. p.89.
- <2> SCC130 LIST: Colchester Museums. 1898-1912. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1898-1912. COLEM 1904.693-696.
- <3> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. N. o466.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2016 11:14AM