Find Spot record MCC2299 - Roman pottery, Hospital Lane, Colchester

Summary

Roman pottery, probably from one or more burials, Hospital Lane, recorded in 1970.

Location

Grid reference TL 98986 24922 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A group of three jars and at least three other white pots found in the early 1970's by a builder who sold them to Mr Jeffries (Field Farm, Layer de la Haye). The group of three probably funerary vessels consists of jars including one 'honeypot' and one with an unusually long neck. Probably found nearby were a small unguent flask and two Belgic tye bowls one of which is now in Canada.<1> P hotos held in Essex County Council HER.<1> A collection of four complete Roman vessels and an almost complete Camf218 bowl said to have been found in Hospital Lane, Colchester, a location which lies within the west cemetery of Roman Colchester and the pots were almost certainly taken from graves during modern building works. The group comprises a bowl, 'honeypot', storage jar, large flask, unguent flask and tall necked flask.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). 11856.

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Record last edited

Oct 26 2016 3:52PM

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