Monument record M1680 - Burial Pit, Stoke Hall, East Stoke

Summary

BURIAL PIT (Tudor)

Location

Grid reference SK 74800 49900 (point)
Map sheet SK74NW
District Newark
Civil Parish East Stoke, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Upon enquiry, I learnt that human bones, coins, and other relics indicative of a battle, have been frequently dug up … on the south side of and within the garden of Sir Robert Bromley (owner of Stoke Hall). In August 1825, Sir Robert Bromley kindly accompanied me over part of the field of battle, and pointed out a place in his garden where many of the slain were found. They were interred in long trenches, but very few indications of armour or weapons were discovered; however, the labourers found two spurs, one of which they purloined, the other Sir Robert Bromley obtained. ("Garden" shown on accompanying map). (1)
See M1433 for East Stoke battlefield, M17856 for east burial pit.


<1> Brooke R, 1825, Visits to Fields of Battle in England (Monograph). SNT1666.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Brooke R. 1825. Visits to Fields of Battle in England.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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