Roman human remains and pottery sherds at Fairacre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford (EHER 13928)

Human bones were found by the owner and deemed to be Roman, belonging to the 1st century fort (EHER 4942) or 4th century walled town (EHER 4915). Also found were Romano-British pot sherds.

Human bones were found by the owner close to the surface at TL 5031 4331. They were removed by Saffron Walden police and identified as dating from probably Roman times. Although located within the perimeter of the 1st century fort they were outside the 4th century walled town and are more likely to relate to that. A small quantity of Romano-British pot sherds found in a rubbish trench and swimming pool foundations included part of a 3rd/4th century flanged bowl. <1> <2> See also <3>. See also EHER 13930 for a find of a Roman coffin also from Fairacres.