NHER 8125 (Monument record) - 18th or 19th century human remains

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Summary

It is recorded that in 1953, human remains, thought to have been buried in the 18th or 19th century, were discovered on this site during the construction of a factory.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG21SW
Civil Parish	SPROWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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Approx position of human skeleton found 1ft (30cm) down in 1953 during the construction of a factory on this site. Probably 18th - 19th century victim of a duel.
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Sprowston.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

INHUMATION (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1899 AD?)

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Sprowston (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Nov 22 2012 1:44PM