Element record MNT26888 - Brick Burial Vault at St Peter's Church, Mansfield
Summary
A rectangular brick burial vault was revealed beneath the footpath during a watching brief at St Peter's Church, Mansfield. The vault had been previously emptied.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 54108 60982 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK56SW |
| District | Mansfield |
| Civil Parish | Mansfield, Mansfield |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
When the gravestones in the footpath were lifted, a rectangular brick burial vault was revealed at 7.8m from the north end and 16.3m east of St Peter's Centre. It measured 1.97m x 0.97m and was oriented approximately east-west. Construction was in mortared 2 15/16-inch brick of Victorian type and the sides were two bricks thick. The original cover slabs were missing and the vault had been earth-filled. After recording it was left in situ and covered over. (1)
<1> Sumpter, T, 2003, St Peter's Church, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SNT4641.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT4641 Unpublished document: Sumpter, T. 2003. St Peter's Church, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Watching Brief.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2016 10:05AM
