Chance find possibly by workmen from the cartway to the gravel pit, now 'Fairacre', Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, before 1847 - EEX64432
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5033 4333 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL54SW |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1847 - 31 Dec 1847 pre
Description
A chance discovery of a lead coffin in the area of the cartway to the gravel pit, which was recorded by Hon. R.C. Neville (Lord Braybrooke). Neville excavated the field in 1847 and states the discovery was made 'some years since', but published the discovery in 1848, meaning the discovery probably happened prior to the excavation of the field. The wording is probably an antiquated paraphrasing to mean 'it has been some years since'.
Sources
- --- SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 64, p.232.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 13930 Roman lead coffin from the cartway to the gravel pit, now 'Fairacre', Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford (Monument)