Roman urn and sherds, north west corner of Chelmer Park (EHER 5631)
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Summary
A Roman urn and fragments of pottery were found in 1930 by a builder. These may be the remains of a Roman cremation burial.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7049 0386 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GALLEYWOOD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Roman urn and fragments found in 1930 by a builder. <1> <2> <3>
Site Assessment = In 1976 the area was scheduled for further housing development
Information from NRHE:
Roman urn and sherds found in 1930 by Marvin (builder). <4>
The siting could be confirmed from local enquiry. The area is scheduled for further housing development. <5>
The indicated findspot lies on the edge between a modern residential housing estate and a children's adventure playground. No information was forthcoming about the original finds, nor was any further pottery visible in the soil of flowerbeds. <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL70SW02, 1976.
- <3> SEX189 Serial: Essex Naturalist. unknown. Essex Naturalist. Vol 3, p144.
- <4> SEX75610 Map: Hull, M.R.. 1947. Ordnance Survey Correspondent's sheet - 6'' annotated map (Corr 6") by M.R. Hull. Rec 6" (M R Hull 1947).
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 31-MAR-76.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 HMJ 19.07.88.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70-046
- NRHE identifier: 378410
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 SW 2