NHER 5921 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon and medieval human remains
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Summary
Several human and animal bones were discovered between the end of Minstergate and the Little Ouse River during the construction of the Thetford ring road in 1968. One human skull has been identified as that of a lightly built male, likely to be from a burial dating to the Late Saxon or early medieval period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1968. Casual Finds.
During construction of the ring road many bones (both animal and human) were recovered between end of Minstergate and the Little Ouse River. Several human bones are now in local homes.
A skull of a lightly built male of Late Saxon/early medieval type was brought to Norwich Castle Museum.
E. B. Green (NCM).
Information from (S1).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (3)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 13 2014 11:40AM