NHER 28170 (Monument record) - Female skeleton of unknown date
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Summary
In 1990 the skeleton of a mature female, laying roughly east to west, was revealed by workmen digging drains. The skeleton was thought to be at least a hundred years old, but due to the lack of any other evidence could not be accurately dated. The remains were reburied in the same area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
30 April 1990. 190 yards southeast of church. Found while digging trench across playing field for sewers.
Mature female skeleton about 20 inches (51cm) deep on natural, laying approximately east to west.
Bones reburied elsewhere in trench.
Reported in EDP and EEN for 1 May 1990, see (S1).
W. Milligan (NCM), 30 April 1990.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
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Record last edited
Nov 29 2006 9:40AM