NHER 14065 (Monument record) - Late Neolithic inhumation
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Summary
An inhumation was found in 1973 during the digging of foundations. The skeleton is that of a woman, and has been dated to the Late Neolithic period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEACHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
22 November 1973.
Human skeleton found at depth of 0.8m (2'9") by workmen digging bungalow foundations.
Police and E. James (KLM) visited site and found crouched burial which C.P.B. Wells called late Neolithic.
Female, 35 to 45.
Information from KLM.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF89214 Photograph: Unknown. Unknown. Digital photograph of skeletal remains recovered in about 1973 to 1976.. Colour print. Ink Jet Print.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 63 NE 43.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Late Neolithic - 3000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2016 2:10PM