Roman cremation at Langdon Hills (EHER 5119)
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Summary
Probable Roman cremation comprising a large cinerary urn containing burnt bones, a smaller urn, and part of a Samian dish. The artefacts were found at Langdon Hills in 1846.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 675 859 (163m by 263m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
"About 1846 a large urn containing burnt bones, a smaller urn, and parts of a Samian dish were found on the estate of Mr. Westward" - probably Samuel Westwood of Goldsmiths (listed in a Directory of Essex of 1863). <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 151.
- <2> SEX17649 DESC TEXT: British Archaeology Association. 1847. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Old Series, v.2, p.280-281.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ68NE06, 1977.
- <4> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ68-017
- NRHE identifier: 414058
- National Monuments Record: TQ 68 NE 6