NHER 30271 (Monument) - Gallow Hill
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Summary
The discovery of human bones on thie site, as well as the place name itself, suggest that this was the site of a gallows.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF84SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Many years ago, probably post 1945.
During excavation of small stone quarry (which is still there), human skulls and bones found.
Note site name of Gallow Hill.
D. Gurney (NLA) 12 January 1994.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2022 10:55AM