Element record MCC1855 - Iron Age cremation burial, Lexden Grange, Colchester

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Iron Age cremation burial, behind 127 Lexden Road, recorded in 1936.

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Grid reference TL 97868 25175 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Three Iron Age vessels, a definite burial group, found immediately behind No 127 Lexden Road at a depth of about 2ft 6". Donated by Messrs Benham, Blomfield and Penrose.<1>
COLEM 1936.904-6.<2><3>

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No. 305.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1930-1940. COLEM1936.904-6.
  • <3> Serial: Colchester Museums. 1962. Colchester Museum Reports 1934-1962. 1936, p.14.

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Dec 12 2016 11:36AM

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