Element record MCC2016 - Roman inhumation burial, Trench 11, St Mary's Hospital, Colchester
Summary
Roman Inhumation, St Mary's Hospital, recorded by evaluation (Trench 11) in 1997.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99167 25271 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A single Roman inhumation burial (F1108), an unaccompanied burial, aligned West-East with the head (beyond the trench) to the west. The body was fully extended with the arms crossed so that both hands rested on the stomach. The burial cut a layer containing 3rd-4th century pottery suggesting a 4th century terminus post quem for the burial. Found in Trench 11, St Mary's Hospital Evaluation.<1><2>
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2016 11:03AM