NHER 34743 (Monument record) - Wall and human skeletons, possible chapel

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Summary

In 1955 ploughing in this area revealed a wall, which was excavated by local amateurs. A pit containing human skeletons was discovered near the wall, which was believed to be a chapel. Local reports suggest that one skull was sent to 'a museum in London', and the rest were reburied. A buckle which was also recovered during this excavation was given to Wisbech Museum.

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Location

Map sheet TF40SE
Civil Parish UPWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1955. Corner of Thurland Drove and March Riverside (Formerly Cambridge).
Ploughing revealed wall. [1], [2].
Informants and local schoolmaster excavated and found the wall and a pit containing human skeletons. He was under the impression it was said to be a chapel (compare site 25840). One skull was sent to 'a museum in London', the rest reburied. A buckle was given to Wisbech Museum. Informant believes that the 'hut circles' referred to under site NHER 28113 are a misunderstanding of this excavation, put at the wrong end of the drove. Wisbech Museum confirm 1999 they have the buckle, but do not know its date.
E. Rose (NLA), 6 December 1999.

For the architectural fragment recovered from this area in 2004, see NHER 41358.
E. McDonald (HES), 20 August 2020.

Associated Sources (0)

  • BUCKLE (Undated)
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)

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Record last edited

Aug 20 2020 1:57PM

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