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Lexden Mount is a Roman burial mound located at Camulodunum, near Colchester in Essex, England. The barrow dates to the early Roman period, likely the first century AD, and represents a significant example of Romanised burial practice in Britain during the post-conquest era. The monument stands within the landscape of the former Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Roman town, marking an important zone of funerary activity. Excavations have revealed high-status grave goods associated with the site, indicating the burial of a person or persons of considerable wealth and social standing in the early provincial period.
Roman barrow known as Lexden Mount: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Roman town of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019963. View the official record →
Lexden Mount is a Roman burial mound located at Camulodunum, near Colchester in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019963.
Roman barrow known as Lexden Mount: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Roman town of Camulodunum is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019963.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kidman's Dyke North and Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (1.6 km), Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (1.8 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (3 km).
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