Element record L8045 - Bronze Age cremation, Holme Pierrepont

Summary

CREMATION (Bronze Age)

Location

Grid reference SK 61879 38879 (point)
Map sheet SK63NW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Holme Pierrepont, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The top of an inverted collared urn containing the remains of a cremation was discovered by P and K Blockly after topsoil stripping prior to gravel digging. The collar bears 4 lines of impressions making up 2 rows of chevrons. (1)
The remains of a large collared pot were found in a flat grave during topsoil stripping. The vessel still contains the remains of a cremation and was found inverted (ill). (2)
See L1181 for cropmarks and cross refs.


<1> EMAB eds, 1978, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 37 (Published document). SNT163.

<2> Thoroton Society, 1994, TTS, p 15 (Serial). SNT1474.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1978. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 12. p 37.
  • <2> Serial: Thoroton Society. 1994. TTS. 98. Thorotom Society. p 15.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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