Find Spot record PKM 055 - Human remains found at Bridge Farm, Ixworth
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Summary
Three human skulls found in ?1980s possibly during construction of a new grain store extension.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 929 701 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL97SW |
| Civil Parish | PAKENHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
2007: Three human skulls found in ?1980s possibly during construction of a new grain store extension. 2 skulls are in Moyses Hall museum, and 1 other still at Bridge Farm. Other human bones previously found (in 1920s) during construction in grain store extension at TL 92937015. Probably part of a large ?Roman inhumation cemetery. Also see inhumations from the near the house found in 1906 PMK 010 (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF58212 Finds Report: Pendleton, C.. 2007. Bridge Farm, Ixworth, Finds Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 20 2017 3:18PM