Monument record MCC7526 - Lexden - Roman cemetery
Summary
One phase of the cemetery ended c.AD 50 but burials began again in the Flavian period, in a very small way, and end in the C3.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 975 250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
One phase of the cemetery ended c.AD 50 but burials began again in the Flavian period, in a very small way, and end in the C3. Wheeler and Laver Schedule Nos 151 and 152. <1> At TL 97392519 Roman remains were found in 1825 when a great number of urns were recovered during widening of the road at Lexden Hill. Two small gold rings (now in the possession of G Preston) were found in two of the urns. <2> Other refs given in source 2. <3> <4> Other ref given in source 1. <5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS cards. TL92NE32, 1950.
- <3> SEX61241 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1936-1947. OS 4th edition 25 inch map. 1939.
- <4> SEX34097 DESC TEXT: Essex Chronicle. 1825. Essex Chronicle.
- <5> SEX33867 DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. pp.252-253.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 5 2017 3:33PM