NHER 12582 (Find Spot record) - Undated human remains
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Summary
In 1977 part of a human skull was found in dredgings from the dyke. It was identified as belonging to a young adult male and was thought to be of some antiquity.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL79NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | STOKE FERRY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1977.
Found in dredgings from dyke.
Human right parietal bone, scarred by air-gun pellets. Unfused sutures, young adult male with bone showing possible traces of infection.Bone partly mineralised so likely to be of some antiquity.
C. Wells.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Nov 23 2006 3:53PM