NHER 671 (Find Spot record) - Saxon human remains, 17 St Martins Road
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Summary
A probably Late Saxon human skull was found under the concrete floor of a garden shed in 1967.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1967.
Human skull found under concrete floor of garden shed.
Female 28 to 35, Late Saxon type. Asymmetry of the face, right side shrunk.
Signs of infection on the gums. All teeth in at time of death.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2013 1:48PM