Element record MCC1902 - Roman cremation burial, 22 Mercer Way, Colchester
Summary
Roman burial, recorded in 1939.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99484 25929 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Grave group found in a hole dug for an air-raid shelter in the garden of 22 Mercer's Way. The finds comprised the lower part of a vessel of grey ware containing burnt bones; part of a small beaker of red ware; about half a wide-mouthed basin with pierced bottom, native ware.<1>
COLEM 1939.403.<2><3>
This is the probably the same as MCC8494.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No. 322.
- <2> SCC133 LIST: Colchester Museums. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1930-1940. COLEM1939.403.
- <3> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.296 No. 204.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2017 1:39PM