NHER 23474 (Find Spot record) - Human skull, animal bone and pipe stem
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Summary
A human skull, part of a cannon bone of a sheep and a pipe stem were found in the yard of the Red Lion during renovations and trenching.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
19 to 20 February 1987. Found about 60cm (2 feet) deep while renovating and cutting trenches.
Human skull, broken, upper jaw and base of skull missing.
Base of cannon bone of ?sheep.
Pipe stem.
Information from [1].
E. B. Green (NCM), 23 February 1987.
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 (3)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 4:19PM