Antiquarian excavation by Hon. R.C. Neville (Lord Braybrooke) in Long Meadow, west of the Roman town and east of River Cam, 1856 - EEX17106
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 501 429 (303m by 329m) copied from linked Mon |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Oct 1856 - 31 Oct 1856 at some time
Description
In October 1856, Braybrooke trenched within the field known as Long Meadow — that is, the area between the town walls and the River Cam — as he considered it a
likely site for a Roman cemetery.
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 4934 Probable walled Roman cemetery, part of W cemetery, at Long Meadow, east of River Cam, Great Chesterford (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 637645