NHER 113 (Find Spot record) - Human remains and witch bottle, Rouen Road/Ber Street
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Summary
In 1967 the development of this site into the Eastern County Newspapers building recovered human skeletal remains, medieval and post medieval pottery, as well as a witch bottle with around 63 iron nails, 38 bronze pins and human hair inside.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
ECN newspaper building - Prospect House.
1967. Development. From south-west of site.
Human skeletal remains, medieval and post medieval pottery.
Human skeletal remains from northern end of site also.
Witch bottle found, contents = around 63 iron nails, 38 bronze pins and human hair. Contents given to museum.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (7)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- NAIL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- PIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WITCH BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
May 2 2019 6:01PM