Monument record M5775 - CEMETERY AT BECKINGHAM
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 78010 90350 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK79SE |
District | Bassetlaw |
Civil Parish | Beckingham, Bassetlaw |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Human remains discovered in SE corner of field during construction of houses. One adult lying supine with head to W, in poor condition. The feet and lower legs of another skeleton lay just to the W. Parts of other bodies reported but not seen. Later work disturbed at least 5 more burials, these were not reported or recorded. The site is c 300m from the church. Various metal objects were found in this field by Mr PJ Mason of Hall Farm, and are kept by him. They include a lead spindle whorl, a brass spoon bowl, a brass buckle, 2 brass crotal bells and a purse frame. (1) (2)
See L5774 for find to E.
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
(1), Parish File
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
Finds photos, SMR
<1> Bennet M, 1988, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT473.
<2> NCC Archaeology Team, Site Book 4, pp 23-4 (Unpublished document). SNT310.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM