Element record MCC2514 - Roman cremation burial, Honeywood Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman cremation, Honeywood Road, recorded in 1951.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9869 2454 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman burial was reported to the Museum on 8/10/1951. It was found while cutting a trench for a drain along the east side of the fence just west of a short row of lock up garages on the north side of Honeywood Road. A red cross on a 1939 OS map in the Museum, appears to mark the spot. The group of five vessels was set close together, the urn contained burnt bones.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC207 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 607.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2016 8:58AM