Element record MCC2078 - Roman burial (skull only), St John's Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman adult human cranium with Roman dumping at 2 St John's Street, recorded in 1990.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99422 24971 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The frontal portion of an adult human cranium with an ante mortem depressed fracture with no signs of healing. Possibly a severed head of someone who had been executed and displayed or discarded in this area. Found in late 1st to mid 3rd century layers.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC192 Article in serial: Benfield, Stephen and Garrod, Simon. 1992. Two recently-discovered Roman buildings in Colchester. Essex Archaeology and History Vol. 23, 25-38. pp.33-38.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 2:28PM