Monument record MDO4634 - 8 Church Lane, Shaftesbury: human skull, possibly a grave, undated
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Summary
The finding of a fragmentary, but nearly complete, human skull at 8 Church Lane was reported in 1976. The skull was said to have been found at a depth of around three feet below the level of the house, itself around 3ft below the level of the garden. The skull was said to be 200 to 300 years old, presumably on the basis of the dentition.
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Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'(ST 8620922930). At 8 Church Lane fragments of a nearly complete human skull were found at a depth of 3 ft.' (1)
Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group, 1975, Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group; Interim Report 1975 (Serial). SDO11484.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1978, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976, 59 (Serial). SDO76.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO11484 Serial: Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group. 1975. Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group; Interim Report 1975. 1975.
- <1> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 59.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8621 2293 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 155
Record last edited
Dec 30 2015 2:56PM
