Element record MCC2437 - Roman cremation burial, Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester

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Roman cremation, Le Cateau Barracks, recorded in 1903-5.

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Grid reference TL 99529 24653 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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One of many Roman cremations found when the Artillery Barracks were enlarged in 1903-5. As a result of these works, about 100 vessels (apparently only one of which was of glass) and a number of other objects found their to the museum.<1><2>

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  • <1> Serial: Crummy, Philip. 1993. CAR 9:Excavations of Roman and later cemeteries, churches and monastic sites in Colchester, 1971-8. 9. p.260.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1898-1912. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1898-1912. various.

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Oct 21 2016 9:05AM

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