In January 1893, Mr F Pritchatt, while opening a new gravel pit in the Barnfield, came upon the remains of a warrior, lying buried with his feet to the west, at a depth of 3ft 6in from the surface. A straight 2 edged sword, with a blade 29in long and 2in wide, was found at the right of the body, pointing NW; and a lance-head, with a blade 3in long and a socket 2.5in long, lay near the left foot. Other bones have been turned up on the site. From measurements of some of the bones it is evident that the stature of the living subject was about 5ft 4in. The relics are in the possession of Capt Montagu Hall of Whatton Manor, who kindly furnished this account. (1) (2)
At above grid ref on (5).
See L1517 for adjacent cropmark, L1513 for cross refs.

<1> VCH, 1906, Notts, p 197 (Published document). SNT1383.

<2> Page S, 1892-3, Notts and Derbys Notes and Queries, p 107 (Article in serial). SNT267.

<3> Notts Gaz Comm, Thoroton Gazetteer (Index). SNT957.

<4> Meaney A, 1964, A Gazetteer of Early Anglo-Saxon Burial Sites, p 200 (Published document). SNT913.

<5> OS, 1920, 1:2500, County Series 1920 (Map). SNT1029.

Other Refs: 44/1