NHER 8180 (Monument record) - Undated inhumation

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Summary

The partial remains of several individuals were encountered whilst digging a trench for a water main near Honing school and reported via the police. The remains could not be dated but are believed to be archaeological in nature (over 100 years old). Two individuals could be identified, one male and one female.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG32NW
Civil Parish HONING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1972. Casual Observation.
The partial remains of several individuals were encountered whilst digging a trench for a water main near Honing school and reported via the police.
The remains could not be dated but are believed to be archaeological in nature (over 100 years old). Two individuals could be identified, one male and one female. The male had a leg fracture which had healed poorly.
See unpublished pathology report (S3).
Information from record card (S1).
T. Clough (NCM). Amended H. Hamilton (HES), 14 January 2026.

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  • <S1> Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Honing [2].
  • <S2> Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S3> Unpublished Document: Wells, C., Dr.. 1972. Human Remains From Honing - TG 32902780..
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)

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Record last edited

Apr 22 2026 8:06AM

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