Element Group record MCC3017 - Roman ?burials, Colchester High School, 17 Wellesley Road, Colchester

Summary

Possible Roman cremation and inhumation burial, recorded in 2006.

Location

Grid reference TL 9900 2481 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

One straight-sided square or rectangular pit was uncovered which may be a possible inhumation burial. Unfortunately, no human bone survived but a previous evaluation on the site uncovered a Roman inhumation (MCC3018). Finds from this pit included Roman pottery and tile and animal bone, as well as an earlier Neolithic flint arrowhead. Part of a Roman jar was uncovered which may represent a displaced urn from a cremation burial.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> EXCAV REPORT: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2006. An archaeological excavation and watching brief at Colchester High School, 17 Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 373, p.3, 14.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 12 2017 8:44AM

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