Element record MCC2519 - Roman cremation burial, The Avenue, Colchester

Summary

Roman cremation burial, The Avenue, recorded in 1923.

Location

Grid reference TL 9843 2484 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Large honey pot of pinkish ware with buff slip exterior contained burnt flagon with cupped mouth set close to the urn. Found when making a drain in The Avenue, 1923. Given to the Museum by P.G. Laver. COLEM1923.4439.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Unknown. Inventory of Grave Groups. No 462.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2016 10:29AM

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