Brick culvert or tomb in the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral (EHER 80750)
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Summary
Potential culvert/soakaway/cistern. Tomb cannot be ruled out though no signs of burials/ human remains.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7081 0690 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Unknown date. Photographic recording.
Feature exists just along the southern boundary of the graveyard. It exists 3.20m west, 1.5m north of the southern central exit to the graveyard. The feature comprises an arched chamber of apparently unfrogged brick one metre wide and with the breach showing a roughly 0.9m hole. The bricks are running bond and are bonded with lime mortar.
Interpretation: Potential culvert/soakaway/cistern. Tomb cannot be ruled out though no signs of burials/ human remains. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75904 Report: Brickline feature in Chelmsford Cathedral.