Roman amphora at White Colne (EHER 82659)
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Summary
A complete Dressel 1B amphora (broken and repaired in recent years) was found in the nineteenth century somewhere in the area of White Colne. The vessel is now at Prested Hall, Feering, but was formerly kept at Colne Priory. It is presumably the only surviving remnant of a Welwyn type grave.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 87 30 (point) Generic location for area - exact NGR not known. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITE COLNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A complete Dressel 1B amphora (broken and repaired in recent years) was found in the nineteenth century somewhere in the area of White Colne. The vessel is now at Prested Hall, Feering, but was formerly kept at Colne Priory. It is presumably the only surviving remnant of a Welwyn type grave. <1>
See also: <2>
2026 note: Could be related to EHER 9367; however, the date and description of find is different.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 381735
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SE 11