NHER 9902 (Monument record) - Late Saxon churchyard and burials, Poringland
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Summary
In 1960 human skeletons were found when the Poringland gravel pits were extended. Further exploration recorded at least twelve Christian burials in a probable Late Saxon churchyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PORINGLAND, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1960. Human skeletons found in clearing topsoil for gravel pit extension at Poringland gravel pits.
(Bones kept for C. P. B. Wells, experiments not accessed).
R. R. Clarke.
At least twelve Christian burials in probable Late Saxon churchyard located here (1/2 mile south of East Poringland Church according to (S1)), preceding present church.
E. Rose (NAU/NLA).
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Poringland.
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Poringland.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 SE 15.
- --- SNF87125 Serial: 1960. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1960. No 7. p 5.
- <S1> SNF4620 Serial: Blomefield, F. 1806. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol V. p 443.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 14 2016 4:05PM