NHER 15697 (Find Spot record) - Undated human remains, estate on Castle Rising Road
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Summary
In 1974 a collection of human skeletal remains were recovered during the laying of a pipe at this location. No date was assigned to the bones and there were no obvious reasons to explain their presence.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH WOOTTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
5 March 1974. On edge of new estate of Castle Rising Road.
Human skeletal remains found in laying pipe 0.6m (2ft) depth. Bones were left lying on surface until given to a small boy who took them to school. School teacher informed KLM who informed police, but by that time hole had been filled in.
Bones at KLM unregistered.
E. James (KLM) 1974.
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 (Unknown date)
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2020 10:55AM