NHER 16888 (Find Spot record) - Undated cow bones
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Summary
In 1980 construction workers digging drains in marshy ground recovered 'vast numbers' of bones, including ribs, horned skulls and teeth. These were identified as cow bones, though were undated.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF91NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANFIELD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1980. Southeast of Hill Farm, west of Bilney Hall lakes. Found while digging drains in marshy ground.
'Vast numbers' of bones, all apparently ribs, horned skulls and teeth.
Information from a local drainage contractor.
Examples of horns and teeth seen by E. Rose (NAU), and identified as cow. They were in good condition and not very stained.
E. Rose (NAU), 18 December 1980.
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)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 11:25AM