NHER 2534 (Monument record) - Possible Bronze Age burial from near Catsholme House
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a male skeleton were found by trenching in peat in 1955. There were no associated artefacts with the body, but it has been suggested that it might date to the Bronze Age. A piece of animal bone was also recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | METHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 1955. Near Catsholme House while trenching in peat at depth of 1.2m (4 feet).
Fragmentary remains of one human male of Early Bronze Age type, no associated artefacts but a fragment of animal bone.
Report by C.P.B. Wells.
More correct information from W.F. Curtis.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Methwold.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF86166 Serial: 1955. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. No 2. p 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Jun 14 2016 4:54PM