NHER 8349 (Monument record) - Medieval structures and finds
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Summary
A medieval flint and mortar well, a possible tomb structure and fragments of a coffin slab and quern were found near St Andrew's church (NHER 8379) in 1959.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG42NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LESSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1959. South of St. Andrew's Church Hempstead. Circular flint and mortar well. Fragment of coffin slab found close by. Flint and mortar structure (?tomb) 2.5m by 1.4m (8 feet by 4 feet 6 inches) with single stone slab on top, covering
deep cavity; fragment of Purbeck marble mortar and lava quern and foundations.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- COFFIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MORTAR (VESSEL) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- QUERN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 5 2013 10:17AM