Element record MCC1718 - Roman inhumation burial, 41 Oaks Drive, Colchester

Summary

Roman inhumation burial (part of lead coffin found), Oaks Drive, recorded during a watching brief in 1975.

Location

Grid reference TL 98882 25189 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Grave found on the site of 41 Oaks Drive. Part of a lead coffin's lining was found with a large grey-ware pot, no bones were recovered.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.811-812.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 24 2017 8:03AM

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