Monument record MCC7689 - Roman graves, Abbey Field, Colchester

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Hull records (1958) that Roman cremations have been found opposite the Military Hospital on the south side of Abbey Field (Circular Road South), possibly outliers of the Abbey Field Cemetery.

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Grid reference Centred TL 995 240 (103m by 104m)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Hull records (1958) that Roman cremations have been found opposite the Military Hospital on the south side of Abbey Field, possibly outliers of the Abbey Field Cemetery. Wheeler and Laver Schedule No 132.<1><2>

NB. This is the same site as MCC1470.

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  • <1> DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
  • <2> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.255, No. 132.

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Jul 6 2017 9:19AM

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