Element record MCC1905 - Roman cremation burial, 9 Lexden Road, Colchester

Summary

Roman burial (cremation), recorded in 1935.

Location

Grid reference TL 98859 24963 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Urn of hard grey ware found in the garden of Cedarholme and Silver Birches in Lexden Road on the west side and near the road. The grave was about three feet deep and the urn was closed by a small piece of clunch.<1> Given by Mr T. S. Smith COLEM 1935.396.<2>
According to Benham's Almanac Cedarholme is No 9 Lexden Road.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No. 507.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1930-1940. COLEM1935.396.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 13 2016 1:59PM

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