Element record MCC591 - Roman baby burial, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman baby burial discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9917 2513 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6 (ECC332), a Roman baby burial was discovered lying near the frontage of a strip-house (MCC543).<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.119.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2016 8:10AM