Roman burials found in Arkesden (EHER 3940)

A mid 2nd century or later Roman grave group was found at Arkesden in 1844. A terracotta figurine and pottery were found.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: A late 2nd century Roman burial found in 1844 "in draining work in an open field...close together". The objects were described later by R.C. Neville. They included, a terracotta figurine 3" high of a mother goddess nursing infants, two Samian platters, a complete Samian bowl of form Drag78 (very unusual, possibly not Samian), a small buff flagon and a toy platter. One of the Samian pieces is stamped CVNO (PI) CI a Colchester potter of about 190. The others are of forms Drag35 and Lud.Tg (very bad ware). The buff flagon lacks its neck and the toy platter is apparently now missing. A large deep red bowl like a spreading f30 or a big f78 is very crude and possibly an imitation. There is also a tall waisted Castor beaker so the date is after 150. All other objects now in Cambridge University Museum except the toy platter. <1> - <5> Fragments of Roman pottery still found here in 1950. <6>