Roman cremation cemetery at Leigh Beck (EHER 9607)
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Summary
Many Roman urns reported to have been found here, indicating a possible cemetery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8231 8331 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
29 Roman urns reported from here. A possible cemetery. <1> <2>
2026 note: 17602 was a duplicated of this record and was merged.
From EHER 9665:
Cremation group found in 1978 - 5 vessels, 1 single-handled ring-necked flagon, 1 Samian. Finds to be loaned to Southend Museum. <3> <4>
From EHER 9666:
Samian ware. Cremation urn. Bowl f12/15 with potters mark (MACRI). Bowl f18/31 form. Cup f33 or 46. <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX2348 DESC TEXT: Journal of Roman Studies. unknown. Journal of Roman Studies. v.26, p.254.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ88SW02.
- <3> SEX5943 Artifact: Southend Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Southend Museum.
- <4> SEX29853 MENTION: Hedges, J.D.. unknown. SMR.
- <5> SEX18853 DESC TEXT: Bohannon, K.?. unknown. SMR.
- <6> SEX61347 DESC TEXT: Walker, H.. 1993. Assessment of Medieval and Later Pottery from Canvey Island.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-152
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-60