Roman burial at Coggeshall (EHER 19514)
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Summary
A Roman burial was discovered at Coggeshall in the 17th century consisting of an arched vault of brick in which was a cinerary urn and a glass lamp along with Samian vessels.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 85 22 (point) Generic location for area - exact NGR not known. |
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| Civil Parish | COGGESHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
In the 17th century, a burial at Coggeshall was recorded as having been found "adjoining to the rode called Coccill-way, which to this towne leadeth" (i.e. Stane Street). It consisted of an arched vault of brick, in which was a glass burning lamp, covered with a 14" square Roman tile, a 'thumbed' urn containing ashes and bits of bone, and two Samian saucers, one stamped COCCILLI M. In 1631 these finds were said to be in the possession of Richard Weston, Baron Weston. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL 82 SE 22.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 90.
- <3> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.115.
- <4> SEX4726 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1779. Archaeologia, Volume 5. 5. p 141.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 381500
- National Monuments Record: TL 82 SE 22