NHER 5139 (Monument record) - Possible Roman cremation in Zigzag Covert
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Summary
A pot filled with human bones and ashes was found on or under a paving of flint in Zigzag Covert. This could be a Roman cremation.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL89SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LYNFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Found by gardener in Zigzag Covert one furlong west of Nelthorpe's House (Lynford Hall) urns with bones and ashes found on a paving of flint.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Or under flint paving.
E. Rose (NAU).
Called Roman on old Ordnance Survey.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (12)
- --- SNF1141 Monograph: 1901. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 1. pp 319, 331.
- --- SNF648 Monograph: Cromwell, T. and Cotman, J. S. 1818-1819. Excursions through Norfolk. Vol II p 125.
- --- SNF7886 Monograph: Reynolds, T.. 1799. Inter Britannicum..
- --- SNF6317 Publication: Hart, R. 1844. The Antiquities of Norfolk: A Lecture delivered at the Norfolk and Norwich Museum, March 14, 1844.
- --- SNF87261 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Early Saxon. Lynford.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 89 SW 7.
- --- SNF4444 Serial: Armstrong, M. J.. 1781. The History and Antiquities of the County of Norfolk.. Vol VI, Grimshoe Hundred. p 65?.
- --- SNF4618 Serial: Blomefield, F.. 1805. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk.. Vol II.
- --- SNF6197 Serial: Gough. 1806. Additions to Camden.. Vol II Cambers.
- --- SNF4758 Serial: Parkin, C. Parkin's History of Norfolk.. Vol II. 2.
- <S1> SNF4401 Article in Serial: [unknown]. Arch. Vol XXIII, p 371.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (2)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
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Record last edited
May 23 2022 11:57AM