Roman bone combs, 'Othona' Roman fort (EHER 2077)

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Summary

Carved and decorated bone plaques and teeth plates for double-sided bone combs were found near the shore fort. The circumstances of discovery are unknown.

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Grid reference	TM 0310 0820 (point)
Civil Parish	BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Description

Carved and decorated bone plaques and teeth plates for double-sided bone combs of R/B type found near the shore fort. The circumstances of discovery are unknown. <1> <2>

Finds

COMB (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX393 DESC TEXT: Bruce, K.J.. unknown. SMR.
<2> SEX398 Photograph: Bruce, K.J.. unknown. Photographs taken at 'Othona' Roman fort, in the EHER.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by K.J. Bruce at 'Othona' Roman fort, Bradwell-on-Sea, year unknown (EEX61577)

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Old SMR Number: TM00-001

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