NHER 13353 (Find Spot record) - Undated human remains
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Summary
During the construction of the railway from Great Yarmouth to North Walsham a skull and bones were dug up. It is said that this site used to be a gypsy encampment. The bones were in Worstead vestry in 1887.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WORSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
In building the railway from Yarmouth to North Walsham at Worstead.
Skull and bones dug up. Said to be on site of gypsy encampment.
Bones in Worstead vestry 1887.
Information from NCM Bol. Collection.
A. Cattermole (NLA), 8th 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 (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2011 12:04PM