Element record MCC2503 - Roman cremation burial, Acland Avenue, Colchester
Summary
Roman cremation, Acland Avenue, recorded in 1936.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 97544 25282 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Group of four vessels cinerary urn of black ware, cinerary urn of red ware, buff flagon, fragments of another buff flagon. The first three vessels all contained burnt bones. Found when cutting the foundations for the new houses on the north side of Acland Avenue at a depth of two feet. Given by Mr E.P. Duffield, COLEM 1936.1125-28. Grave group 306.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 306.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2016 8:16AM