NHER 8039 (Find Spot record) - Possible prehistoric human remains from marl pits

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Summary

Possible prehistoric remains were found in marl pits in the southeast part of the parish in October 1792. They were reburied in the churchyard. Other possible prehistoric human remains have been found here in the 18th century. The exact location of these discoveries is unclear.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

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Civil Parish HORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALL, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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24 October 1792.
From parish register human remains found in marlpits by riverside at southeast corner of parish, reburied in churchyard.
See (S1).

Prehistoric human remains also found 18th century.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Horstead.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Monograph: Millican, P.. 1937. History of Horstead and Stanninghall.. pp 3, 60.
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2011 11:38AM

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