NHER 8282 (Find Spot record) - Undated human skeletal remains, Wayford Bridge
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Summary
Human skulls and bones were found buried in peat during ditch-digging works in the late 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SMALLBURGH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Found before 1883 'at Wayford Bridge' (bridge is at 347 248). In making a staithe ditch on the Smallburgh side.
Several human skulls and bones found 1.8m (6 feet) deep in peat. One female skull preserved in Museum of Royal College of Surgeons (?now destroyed).
Information from (S1).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Smallburgh.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6257 Directory: Gunn, J.. 1883. White's History, Gazetteer and Directory of Norfolk. 4th Edition.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2011 3:39PM