Monument record MCC7916 - Colchester - Castle Public House

Summary

3 inhumation burials found in builders trenches under the Castle PH.

Location

Grid reference TL 9988 2525 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

3 inhumation burials found in builders trenches under the Castle PH. No grave goods, orientation uncertain. <1> <2>

Site Assessment = Probably part of a middle Saxon cemetery together with burials excavated by Laver (1892) and Cotton (1962). <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- DESC TEXT: Brooks, H. 2005. A desk-based assessment of the archaeological remains around the Central Clinic, East Lodge Court, High Street, Colchester. June 2005.
  • <1> Artifact: Sealey, P. 1986. PERS COMM by Sealey, P.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Drury, PJ. 1982. Aspects of the Origin and Development of Colchester Castle. Vol 1, p139, 302-419.

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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