Possible Roman cremation burial at Stisted Hall (EHER 6406)
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Summary
Six urns were found in around 1828 during the rebuilding of the hall. They were interpreted as indicative of a Roman burial.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7950 2469 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STISTED, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Six urns were found in around 1828 during the rebuilding of the hall. 'All were in fragments except one holding about a pint, which was found inside a larger one. Presumably this was a burial'. <1> - <4>
See aerial photographs <5> <6>.
NRHE data transfer:
May 1975. Field survey.
No further details obtainable; the present whereabouts of the urns is not known. <7>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 184.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL72SE35.
- <3> SEX373 Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. unknown. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol 1, p195.
- <4> SEX20885 Serial: Gentlemans Magazine. 1834. Gentlemans Magazine, Volume 1. 1. p.172.
- <5> SEX52241 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 1986. Stisted Hall.
- <6> SEX61440 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 2000. CP/00/40/11-13.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. NKB 19-MAY-75.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-036
- NRHE identifier: 378954
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 35