Element record MCC3018 - Roman inhumation, Colchester High School, 17 Wellesley Road, Colchester
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 9899 2480 (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
A rectangular grave-like cut was uncovered, partly outside the extent of the evaluation trench, which after further excavation was confirmed to be an inhumation burial. Little bone remained, although 14 iron coffin nails were recorded around the edge of the grave cut and a sizable quantity of Roman pottery was retrieved, the date range for which is from the early-mid 2nd century to as late as late 3rd or 4th century.
Other evidence from the site suggested there may also have been Roman cremation burials on the site. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC718 Evaluation Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2005. An archaeological evaluation at Colchester High School, 17 Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 352, p.3.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 3:26PM