NHER 8240 (Find Spot record) - Roman cremation
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
In 1975 a coarse Roman jar containing cremated bone was found under the northern wall of Stalham churchyard during the laying of a water pipe.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG32NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STALHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1975. Found 'a good six feet deep', under the northern wall of Stalham churchyard, in water main trench.
Lower third of coarse Roman jar, contained cremated bone; probably early or mid 2nd century.
Finds held by NCM.
A. Gregory (NAU).
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2016 11:46AM