1st century AD burial group, 132 The Chase (EHER 13518)
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Summary
A Roman cremation burial group of 10 vessels was found at Rayleigh during an uncontrolled excavation.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8189 9072 (48m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAYLEIGH, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Burial group of 10 vessels, probably 1st century Romano-British. They were apparently buried empty. A piece of bronze was also recovered. <1> <2> <3>
Uncontrolled excavation of 1st century AD burial group, later stages supervised by C.C. The vessels have been restored. <1>
See also <4> <5>.
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX23582 Bibliographic reference: Pollitt, W.. 1953. Southend Before the Norman Conquest.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ89SW26, 1976.
- <4> SEX37519 Serial: Council for British Archaeology. 1960. The Archaeologist in Essex, Hertfordshire, London & Middlesex. 2.
- <5> SEX37520 DESC TEXT: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. Chelmsford Museum Excavation Records.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89-55
- NRHE identifier: 419186
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SW 26