Monument record M18178 - CEMETERY AT THE ROMAN SETTLEMENT AT STAUNTON

Summary

INHUMATION CEMETERY (Roman)

Location

Grid reference SK 80300 44699 (point)
Map sheet SK84SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Staunton, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Three inhumation burials were found at the northern end of Site 1. Two of the skeletons were aligned north-south, the third lying north-west / south-east. All three lay supine with their arms by their sides. No grave goods were present. At a later stage, a further 13 inhumations were found in a group 50-60m west of Site 1. All except one were aligned north-south. Again there were no grave goods. (1)
2 of 3 inhumation burials on site 1 were aligned N-S, and no grave goods were found. At a later stage, a further 13 inhumations were found in a group 50-60m W of site 1; all except one were aligned N-S and again there were no grave goods. (2)
See L1383 for site 1, L10353 for site 2, L10355 for other finds, L10502 for nearby burial.
Position only on map.


<1> Thoroton Society, 1975, TTS, pp 29-39 (Published document). SNT388.

<2> TPW, 20/07/1981 , Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1362.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1975. TTS. 79. pp 29-39.
  • <2> Personal comment: TPW. 20/07/1981 . Pers Comm.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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