NHER 9389 (Find Spot record) - Undated human remains, northwest of Earlham Hall Farm
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Summary
In 1955 fragmentary human remains were found at this location by four school boys. No more remains were found by a subsequent site visit and the fragments that were found were not dated.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1955. 76m (250ft) northwest of northwest corner of Earlham Hall Farm - in sandpit at depth of 61cm (2ft).
Fragmentary human remains found by four school boys.
Visited by R. R. Clarke (NCM) 11 April 1955.
No further trace of burials, no evidence for date but ancient from their appearance. Bones not preserved.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Earlham [2].
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF65300 Unpublished Report: Hoggett, R. and Williamson, T. 2006. Forgotten Heritage: the landscape history of the Norwich suburbs. A pilot study.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2007 4:52PM