Roman urn (possibly a burial), from 5-7 The Causeway, Braintree (EHER 6319)
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Summary
A vessel presumed to be Roman which was found at 5-7 The Causeway.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7569 2326 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
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Type and Period
Description
'A vessel presumed to be Roman from the Co-operative Society's site is said to be in Colchester Museum, but cannot be traced. The redevelopment of the premises, 5-7 The Causeway, was observed in 1969, but nothing of antiquity was noticed, 19th century disturbance was, however, severe'. Shown on plan as a burial. <1> <2>
(TL 75692326) Roman Urn found under the Co-operative Store - said to be in Colchester Museum. <3>
June 1975. Field survey.
Roman urn found under Co-op store at TL 7569 2326. <4>
No further finds have been reported in the immediate area. <5>
See also <6>.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX20887 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1976. Braintree: Excavations and Research, 1971-76. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 1-143. p.99.
- <2> SEX21218 DESC TEXT: Unknown. unknown. Top. File.
- <3> SEX75926 Map: Brinson, J.G.S.. 1950. Annotated 6" Ordnance Survey map. PAS 04-JUN-75.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL72SE01, 1975.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.
- <6> SEX21294 LIST: Colchester Museum. unknown. LIST Col Mus.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036
- NRHE identifier: 378848
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 1