Record Details
| NHER Number: | 3256 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Possible Roman cemetery |
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Summary
Roman urns found in 1882 and 1903 in gravel pits west of the main Hunstanton Road suggest the presence of a Roman cemetery.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 6735 2677 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF62NE |
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| Parish: | SANDRINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
1882 and 1903. In gravel pits west of main Hunstanton Road opposite 6th milestone. Roman urns found. ?cemetery.
Information from H. L. Bradfer-Lawrence, 1933.
On our map, plotted at this point; Ordnance Survey put it slightly to north at 6736 2686.
Ordnance Survey Records.
R.J. Rickett (NAU), 16 March 1990
Monument Types
- CEMETERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Associated Finds
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Monograph: Beloe, E.M.. 1904. British Association Guide to Lynn, Castle Rising and Sandringham.. p 17. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Sandringham. |
Related records - none
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