Monument record LKH 170 - Joist Fen
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Summary
Human skull fragment found by a digger driver while excavating ponds and channels.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 68856 85468 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL68NE |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Human skull fragment found by a digger driver while excavating ponds and channels thorugh peat deposits for the new RSPB reserve. Noticed when it rolled off a spoil heap. It came from an area of woody peat with bog oaks and patches of shelly deposits, beneath humified and cultivated peat.
Fragment consists of the rear right side of a skull, peat stained, with no fresh breaks. No other remains were noticed or visible (S1).
For other human remains found nearby see LKH 067 and 107.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
- FSF27589: HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 11 2002 12:00AM