Druid of Colchester

The grave was discovered by archaeologists in 1996, at the village of Stanway, Essex, The find is believed to be that of an Iron Age druid dated c. 40–60 CE.

It is one among a number of graves of eminent people found, believed to be buried around the time of the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 CE.

to have magical properties, medical equipment, a tea strainer still containing some kind of herbal brew, and some mysterious metal poles conjectured[by whom?]

Because of the site’s age and location, archaeologist Mike Pitts believed the person was indeed a Celtic druid, and could have been closely related to Cunobelinus, a chief or king of the Catuvellauni tribe.

[3] The grave contained a board game, with its blue and white glass board-pieces laid out ready for start of play.