Monument record MCC7607 - Middle Bronze Age cemetery, Sheepen Road

Summary

Middle Bronze Age Deverel Rimbury type urnfield found in 1889 by workmen laying a drain in Water Lane (now Sheepen Road).

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Grid reference TL 991 257 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Middle Bronze Age Deverel Rimbury type urnfield found in 1889 by workmen laying a drain in Water Lane (now Sheepen Road). Sven urns were found in a fairly close group. <1> Other refs. <2> <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Trans Essex Archaeological Soc. 1893. Trans Essex Archaeol Soc. Vol 4, pp.18-20.
  • <3> DESC TEXT: Erith, FH and Longworth, IW. 1960. Porc Prehist Soc.

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Oct 7 2021 2:52PM

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