Anglo-Saxon burial at All Saints' churchyard, Great Chesterford (EHER 83320)
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Summary
In 1948, E. Searle recovered an Anglo-Saxon burial while grave-digging. The finds and accompanying grave goods were analysed in 1971 by A.E. Collins.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5050 4279 (point) Using description. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1948. Chance discovery.
In 1948, E. Searle recovered an Anglo-Saxon burial while grave-digging. This was sited adjacent to the west wall of the churchyard. Leg and arm bones were identified at the time, and the accompanying grave-goods were retained by the finder. A.E. Collins examined these in 1971 and recorded them as being an urn in a sandy dark grey ware with slashed decoration and bosses on the shoulder (intact when found), an iron socketed spearhead and part of a barred bone comb.
Other grave-diggers have reputedly found similar pots and there is a rumour of a heavy gold and garnet object also coming from the churchyard. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 115, p.244.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Part of: Church of All Saints, Great Chesterford (Listed Building) (EHER 25353)
- Part of: Roman-medieval cemetery to the south-east of Great Chesterford Roman town, 'South-Eastern cemetery', Great Chesterford (Monument) (EHER 83504)
- Related to: Early Saxon inhumation burials from All Saints' churchyard, Rectory Grounds (or 'Rectory Fields'), Great Chesterford (Monument) (EHER 4951)