Roman cremation urns, Maldon Road, Witham (EHER 8198)
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Summary
In 1949 several complete urns were found at a depth of 10 feet (<4>), in cutting a sewer trench along the west side of Maldon Road, Witham.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8240 1363 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In 1949 several complete urns were found in cutting a sewer trench along the west side of Maldon Road, south of Saul Bridge and north of Oliver's Cottages. One report mentions 12 urns, another one urn which was re-interred. <1> <2> <3>
November 1949. Field survey.
In 1949 several complete urns were found at a depth of 10 feet (<4>), in cutting a sewer trench along the west side of Maldon Road, Witham, south of Saul Bridge and north of Oliver's Cottages (TL 8240 1361) (<1>). Fragments from one urn were identified as Roman by Colchester Museum. <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 202.
- <2> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GWR 11-NOV-49.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL81SW12, 1976.
- <6> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Inf (F K Horwood Maldon Rd Witham 1949).
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-043
- NRHE identifier: 381261
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 12