NHER 4618 (Monument record) - Undated human burial
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLME HALE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1973. 'On bungalow site 45m (50 yards) from churchyard'.
Human skeleton; found 60cm (2 feet) deep. Sent to NCM from KLM.
See (S1).
1980.
E. James (KLM) supplies following details - the skeleton was said to have been found lying face down with a metal object between its ribs and a coin of 1220. However when examined by Miss Mottram (KLM) there were no ribs, let alone no coin or metal. It was associated with local legends of a battle. These legends have been associated with disturbances at the time of Kett's rebellion, other peasant disturbances, and Luddite riots, all of which seem to be locally documented.
E. Rose (NLA).
In which direction from the church is not stated! Was it near site NHER 4619?
E. Rose (NLA).
Yes see below.
E. Rose (NLA).
26 August 1983.
Above grid reference is only bungalow within 45m (50 yards) of the church. Therefore the burial seems to be a continuation of site NHER 4619.
E. Rose (NLA).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2026 12:52PM