Possibly Roman human remains, Manor Cottages (EHER 83502)
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Summary
In 2020 police were called to the recovery of human remains during the excavation of a drain in Manor Cottages.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 50 42 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In 2020 police were called to the recovery of human remains during the excavation of a drain in Manor Cottages. Quantities of human remains were present, probably an articulated skeleton along with a mix of pottery and a Roman coin. (Aall recorded by the police). <1>
Note: These finds were formerly recorded in EHER 4977. The date of the discovery is not known. This record states the discovery was made in 2020, whilst the linked event record claims the discovery to have been made in November 2019.
Sources
- <1> SEX73987 Artifact: 2020. Police photographs.