Late Roman inhumations, east of Ardleigh (EHER 3337)
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Summary
Six late Roman inhumation burials were discovered in the area of an Early Bronze Age barrow during excavations in 1979. They were accompanied by beads, brooches, bracelets, iron work and pottery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 055 292 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Excavation, 1979-1980.
Six 4th century AD inhumations were discovered in the area of an Early Bronze Age barrow during excavations in 1979 by the Central Archaeology Unit. The trenches were positioned to accommodate the full length of the graves. <1> <2>
The barrow ditches were practically infilled by the 1st century AD but a low mound probably still survived. The burials were accompanied by beads, brooches, bracelets, iron work (coffin fittings, according to <3>), and Hadham and Oxfordshire pottery. <3>
The burials were orientated north-south. <1> - <6>
Additional references: <7> <8>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX1633 Article in serial: Eddy, M.R. (ed.). 1980. Excavations in Essex, 1979. Essex Archaeology and History. 16(1). 39-50. p. 39.
- <2> SEX7107 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1980. SMR.
- <3> SEX12163 Article in serial: Hinchliffe, J.. 1981. The Ardleigh Project: a summary. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin. 24. pp. 2-5.
- <4> SEX12164 DESC TEXT: Essex Journal. 1980. Essex Journal. part 3.
- <5> SEX267 Article in serial: Lawson, A.J., Martin, E.A. and Priddy, D.A. with Taylor, A.. 1981. The Barrows of East Anglia. East Anglian Archaeology. 12. 89 - 105. p 98.
- <6> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum.
- <7> SEX8704 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1959. ZK 97. St Joseph ZK 97.
- <8> SEX75710 Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Planning Dept No 072.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-072
- NRHE identifier: 386203
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 NE 45