NHER 10853 (Monument record) - Human remains, Rectory drive

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Summary

Human remains found in excavations

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM08NE
Civil Parish BANHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1975. In old rectory drive.
Several human skeletons on backs, with arms at sides, on top of each other.
Found in pipe trench 2.7m to 3.6m deep.
In the early 18th century Rev. Kidman reported that human bones were dug out of an enclosure near the church.
See (S1) (NRO Rye ms.17).
?Same site.
E. Rose (NAU) 10 August 1979.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Documentary Source: Martin, T. c. 1700-1799. Collections of Church Notes. Norfolk Records Office. Walter Rye Collection. RYE 17.. c. 1740.
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)

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Record last edited

May 30 2017 2:10PM

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