Possibly Roman human remains, Tollesbury Wick Marshes (EHER 13457)

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Summary

Part of female skeleton, skull and several vertebrae were recovered from the saltings off Shingle Point. These remains were thought to be around 1600 years old when examined by a pathologist at the London Hospital.

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Grid reference	TL 9814 0979 (point)
Civil Parish	TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

HUMAN REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)

Description

Part of female skeleton, skull and several vertebrae, recovered from the saltings off Shingle Point. Said to be 1600 years old by pathologist at the London Hospital. <1>

Finds

HUMAN REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)

Sources

<1> SEX37376 Artifact: Wayne, T.. 1986. PERS COMM by Wayne,T.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by T. Wayne at Tollesbury Wick Marshes, Tollesbury, 1986 (EEX37375)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL90-115

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