18th century inhumation burial, south-west corner of St Nicholas' churchyard, Canewdon (EHER 82787)
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Summary
A watching brief in 2006 recorded the inhumation burial of a man, probably buried in a decorated coffin.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8965 9452 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2006. Archaeological excavation.
During excavation of a pit to contain a modern septic tank the burial of man encased in a wooden coffin with iron handles and ornamental studded decoration, probably of the 18th century, was encountered. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65744 Watching Brief Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2006. Excavations in the SW corner of the churchyard of Saint Nicholas Church, Canewdon.