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

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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> 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

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