Element record MCC2427 - Roman burials, Essex County Hospital, Colchester
Summary
Roman burials, at least one burial encountered under operating theatre, Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, recorded in 1953.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98925 24841 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
At least one burial encountered under operating theatre.
Following excavations of the site for a new Operating Theatre (see ECC1861), ground works for the building were watched by Mr. John French on behalf of the Museum. Particular attention was paid to the areas which had been inaccessible for some time e.g. beneath the apple trees. Nothing of significance was observed but during these operations the builders came across fragmentary remains of Roman burials towards the centre and north east corner of the building (see ECC1865).<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2016 9:28AM