Element record MCC510 - Roman disarticulated remains in fortress ditch, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman disarticulated remains of an execution victim discovered in the ditch of the Legionary fortress during excavations at Balkerne Hill, 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99219 25143 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6 (ECC332) the disarticulated remains of a male human were found lying scattered on the bottom and sides of the Legionary fortress ditch (MCC478). The remains of five other humans were found in the near vicinity (MCC511-MCC515) mixed with large quantities of animal bone and lying in layers of debris associated with the iron working sites (see MCC4830-MCC486).
The human remains consisted of various odd bones, mainly part of limbs and a cranium which bore the mark of a heavy blow 'inflicted, almost certainly, during execution'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. pp.94-97.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 9:52AM