Element record MCC732 - Roman baby burial, Balkerne Lane, Colchester

Summary

Roman baby burial recorded during excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6.

Location

Grid reference TL 99199 25074 (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 between 1973-6 (ECC332), a Roman baby burial was discovered in a layer of presumed make-up, probably associated with a building or buildings (see MCC606).<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.135.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 9:18AM

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