NHER 7086 (Monument record) - Medieval coffin
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG33SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HAPPISBURGH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1966.
Purbeck grave slab found by ploughing 20-22.5cm deep (8-9in), 183m (200yds) southwest of St Mary's Church. Excavated by ploughman and found to be lying on a bed of 'flint cobbles' and surrounded by bricks about 2.5cm (1in) wide mortar along edges of slab presumably mortared to bricks. Decorated with cross - worn, (S2).
Two other pieces of Purbeck found nearby - one piece brought to NCM (red painted).
Examined by E. B. Green (NCM), 10 March 1966.
In Happisburgh church at west end either side of nave/tower arch were two slabs decorated with same type of cross and set into floor. Apparently same type of stone but dark and dirty.
E. B. Green (NCM).
Sketch from card (S1) in the file.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Happisburgh.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S2> SNF79939 Illustration: Unknown. 1966. Sketch of a medieval stone coffin lid.. Card. Unknown.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COFFIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2018 11:47AM