NHER 19238 (Find Spot record) - Undated human remains near the churchyard

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Summary

Parts of two human skeletons were found under the floor of a cottage during building work in 1981. The proximity of the church to the find spot indicates that the graveyard was once more extensive than it is now.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG12SW
Civil Parish REEPHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1981. 'Beneath floor of a cottage directly opposite churchyard.' Found during building work.
Parts of two human skeletons.
Identified by W. Milligan (NCM), 5 November 1981.
S. Margeson (NCM), 7 January 1982.

Location supplied by source [1] who states that it is the building immediately right of the churchyard gate when facing the church from the market.
E. Rose (NLA), 28 January 2000.

About 1950.
(S1) states that two skeletons were found under the pavement immediately north of the front of the building and covered over again, when laying pipes. Probably part of the same find indicating encroachment on the churchyard.
E. Rose (NLA), 2 July 2004.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Publication: Reepham Society. 2003. Harry Hawes Walk. p 29.
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2011 3:17PM

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