Possible Roman burial at 13 Grenville Road, Braintree (EHER 6322)
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Summary
The discovery of four or five vessels in 1921 250ft north east of Hunnables gravel pit may indicate the site of Roman burials.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7533 2290 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
'In 1921 Mr J Boyton discovered in the garden at the back of his house, which is situated about 250yds north east of the present site, four of five more or less perfect pots, but unfortunately these were totally destroyed to make up a path'. The house has been identified as 13 Grenville Road (by Mr L.H. Joscelyne). 'The vessels were presumably from burials'. <1> <2> <3>
February 1950. Field survey.
The find-spot was indicated on OS 6" by Mr. M. T. Hunnable at TL 7533 2290. <3> - <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.95.
- <2> SEX21239 Article in serial: Benton, G.M.. 1923. Early Iron Age Site at Braintree, Essex. Antiquaries Journal.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL72SE11, 1950.
- <4> SEX21222 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Hull, M.R.. Notes on Braintree.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. JET 02-FEB-50.
- <6> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Mr M T Hunnable oral St Peter's Rd Braintree.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036
- NRHE identifier: 378876
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 11