Element record MCC2955 - Roman cremation burial
Summary
A disturbed Roman cremation burial found during the 2004 watching brief at Merly House.
Location
Grid reference | TL 98543 24751 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
County | ESSEX |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two definite and two probable Roman urned cremation burials were disturbed during the groundworks at Merly House in 2004 (the others are ELM1411-1413).
A disturbed cremation burial was found in one of the trenches dividing the kitchen extension and the swimming pool enclosure. A collection of Roman pottery sherds were recovered, including amphora and flagon sherds. Cremated bone was also recovered, although no grave cut could be seen. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC780 Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2005. An archaeological watching brief at Merly House, 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester, Essex, March-June 2004. CAT Report 293, pg 2-5.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 29 2008 12:05PM