NHER 10752 (Find Spot record) - Human remains
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Summary
Human remains, probably dating from the medieval or post medieval periods, have been found at this site, close to St Mary's Church, see NHER 10746, and the site of a medieval chapel, known as St Peter's, see NHER 10750. Other medieval human remains have been found nearby, see NHER 10748 and NHER 10749.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURGH ST PETER, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1975.
Human skull found on fence post, presumably ploughed up in field.
Source [1] states that the skull is that of a male, aged over 50, arthritic, more than 200 years old.
See source [2].
E. Rose (NAU)
Late October 2004. Fieldwalking while searching mole hills.
1 reduced slight sandy body sherd of pottery, possibly Thetford ware type, weight 2.6g.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 11 November 2004.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- POT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2013 2:37PM