NHER 7119 (Find Spot record) - Undated human skull and red deer bones
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Summary
During gravel quarrying in 1974 part of an undated human skull and red deer bones were discovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF92NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTLESTONE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1974.
Fragmentary human skull found at about 1.5m (5 feet) below peat, about 27.4m (30 yards) from river, in gravel digging.
Also left tibia of roe deer, left cannon bone and right antler of red deer.
Information from Fakenham Police.
(S1).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Kettlestone.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF2500 Serial: 1974. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1974. No 21. p 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2017 11:22AM