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Inveresk, Musselburgh

Cinerary Urn (Roman)

Site Name Inveresk, Musselburgh

Classification Cinerary Urn (Roman)

Canmore ID 53930

Site Number NT37SW 9

NGR NT 3438 7206

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council East Lothian
  • Parish Inveresk (East Lothian)
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District East Lothian
  • Former County Midlothian

Archaeology Notes

NT37SW 9 3438 7206

See also NT37SW 8.00.

(NT 3438 7206) Roman Urn found AD 1830 (NAT)

OS 6" map (1913)

While digging a grave about 10 years ago (c. 1829- 30) grave-diggers found a Roman urn which was unfortunately broken. It was of terra-cotta (? Samian), glazed, and with surmounting wreath of flowers and figures. NSA 1845; D M Moir 1860

Site occupied by modern burial ground. No further information.

Visited by OS (JLD) 8 December 1953

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Field Visit (8 December 1953)

Site occupied by modern burial ground. No further information.

Visited by OS (JLD) 8 December 1953

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