NHER 5903 (Monument record) - Medieval burials, Abbey House grounds
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1960. Casual Find.
Human skeletal remains of probable medieval date were found at the Cluniac Priory (NHER 5748), in the grounds of Abbey House immediately north of the modern entrance to the Priory, at the junction of Minstergate and Water Lane.
The bones were found in a mass but some skeletons were laid regularly. 56-61cm (22-24in) below topsoil.
Finds held by NCM.
Report on bones by C. P. B. Wells.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Information from (S1)
The assemblage, which includes at least five skulls, was encountered while digging a trench for sewer pipes. The area in which the bones were found is to become a private housing estate.
See (S2) for further details.
H. Hamilton (NLA), 15 August 2008.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Thetford.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF87125 Serial: 1960. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1960. No 7. p 5.
- <S1> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S2> SNF298 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1960. Skulls found on housing site at Thetford. 13 May.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2016 3:21PM