Element record MCC1913 - Roman inhumation burial, 3 Lexden Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman inhumation, recorded in 1896.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98916 24979 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman inhumation at No 3 Lexden Road. One of nine burials found.
In 1896, 3 Lexden Road was enlarged and in excavating the basement nine burials of the Roman period were found, of which two were cremations. There were some very fine red ware bottles, about seven inches high, accompanying the bottles.<1><2>
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 2:11PM