Element record MCC2512 - Roman cremation burial, East side of St Clare Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman burial, east side of St Clare Road, recorded in 1954.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9750 2495 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two Roman vessels including large grey urn form 272 (no bones) found when building a house for Captain Worley on the east side of St Clare Road, in summer 1954, almost on the spot where the 1923 OS marks 'Celtic amphora found'. The vessels were apparently retained by Captain Worley.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 617.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 18 2016 8:58AM