Monument record HAM 008 - Findspot of a human skull when a stream was dredged up in 1975.
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Summary
Human `skull found when stream was dredged circa 1975', in 1982 (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4570 7929 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47NE |
| Civil Parish | WANGFORD WITH HENHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Human `skull found when stream was dredged circa 1975', marked on 6 inch record map by(see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) in 1982 (S1). Marked findspot actually in small field on S side of stream although note suggests dredged from stream (at circa TM 4570 7933), presumably relates to position of dredged material. "An isolated male skull brought up by River Board digger at least 12 feet down in the water course near the building known as `Middle Barn'. Stained deep brown. Has a cleft palate" (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: copy of (S1) & (S2) in Easton Bavents parish file.
- <S1> SSF6761 Personal Correspondence: Gardner T H & Hogarth A P. 1982. Gardner T H, map & letter to Mrs L Bradford, 30 April 1982. Gardner T H, map & letter to Mrs L Bradford, 30 April 1982.
- <S2> SSF6755 Personal Correspondence: Gardner T H & Hogarth A P. 1988. Gardner T H & Hogarth A P, letter, 3 August 1988. Gardner T H & Hogarth A P, letter, 3 August 1988.
Finds (1)
- FSF4603: HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2013 9:15AM