NHER 8447 (Find Spot) - Undated human skull from River Bure
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Summary
A piece of an undated human skull was dredged up from near 'old ford' across the River Bure. The exact location of the 'old ford' is unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1961. Stray Find.
Dredged from River Bure at depth of 90cm (3 feet) near old ford:
1 undated upper part of human skull. See (S1). Donated to Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1961.99).
Is this the ford to St Benet's Abbey?
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA). Information from (S2).
The museum database indicates the skull was found in mainly peat.
Amended by A. Yardy (HES), 13 October 2014.
Associated Sources (4)
- <S1> SNF3577 Newspaper Article: Eastern Evening News. 1961. Dredged-up skull. 21 February.
- <S2> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Horning.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2014 12:26PM