Possibly Anglo-Saxon burials, west of Crown Cottages, Great Chesterford (EHER 83427)
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Summary
In 1967, two burials were recorded during the excavation of a drain trench.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5046 4296 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In 1967 F. Waightman recorded two skeletons along with 1st- to 2nd-century Roman pottery discovered by workmen digging a drain trench approximately 73m to the south-west of Crown Cottages, Newmarket Road.
Burial 1: Male, 30 years old. Almost complete.
Burial 2: Adult, part of leg.
Many other human remains have been found in the gardens in the vicinity (F. Waightman, pers. comm. to B. Hooper), but none are recorded. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
In 1967, two burials had been located in this area. These burials are believed to be Anglo-Saxon. <2>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1087475
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 90