NHER 33568 (Monument record) - Prehistoric burnt mound and undated human remains

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Summary

A layer of prehistoric burnt flints was noted in a dyke in 1998. A fragment of human skull, perhaps also prehistoric, was found neaby.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF61SE
Civil Parish WORMEGAY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Earlier 1998 at TF 6719 1166 to 6721 1161.
Visible in dyke on northeast side of Petticoat Lane; layer of burnt flint beneath peat on post glacial land surface.
On field in upcast: a human cranial fragment (90 by 63mm), in good condition, some dark (?peat) staining and a trace of blue deposit (vivianite). Part of edge showing fresh break.
For location, see blown up 1:10,000 map in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 21 April 1998.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)

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Record last edited

Jan 7 2011 11:53AM

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