Element record MCC2990 - Roman inhumation with lead coffin liner
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 9972 2443 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
County | ESSEX |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An oval cut containing lead coffin liner with iron nails. This grave lies next to MON1077, the possible mausoleum, although the relationship between the two features is unclear. The coffin liner probably contains an inhumation, which is likely to be a child as the width of the liner is only 320mm. The length of the coffin liner could not be established. Large iron nails surrounding it indicate a possible wooden outer coffin and an upright piece of Roman brick at the top of the cut may have formed part of a grave marker. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC703 Evaluation Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2004. An archaeological evaluation by trial-trenching at Area C1X and Area C2X of the Garrison Urban Village, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 271, pg 4, 10.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 21 2010 11:40AM