NHER 8184 (Monument record) - Possible Late Saxon human remains, medieval and post medieval pottery sherds
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Summary
In 1954 medieval and post medieval pottery sherds, and possible Late Saxon human remains were discovered on this site. This may be the site of St Andew's Chapel graveyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG32NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WORSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 1954. 300 yds (274m) southeast of parish church. 3 - 4 ft (0.9 - 1.2m) deep.
Medieval and later (17th century) pottery and human (Late Saxon?) remains in graveyard (?possibly graveyard of St Andrew's Chapel) (S1).
Finds in NCM [1].
D. R. Howlett.
Plan NCM (D.R.Howlett) copy in file.
Dr. C. Wells to report on skeletal remains.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Press cuttings (S1) in file.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Worstead.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF155 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1954. [Articles on the finding of skeletons at Worstead].
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (3)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD?)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (16th Century to 17th Century - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 4:22PM