Short Description:
Skeleton within E-W aligned grave [2366] beneath base of limekiln pit F217
Issued to
Arthur Tucker | 26/09/2021
Interpretation
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- This skeleton was fully lifted in 2022 after the full extent of the grave beneath the base of the limekiln was revealed and excavated. An E-W aligned skeleton lying on its right side with the head to the west in the Christian tradition places the burial within the context of the pre-Norman cemetery. At the very least, the grave must predate the limekiln, which itself has been dated to the 1090s.
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- Ben Swain
- 27-9-2022
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- A small part of a skeleton likely aligned E-W was discovered underneath the base of limekiln pit F217. Only part of a leg was exposed and not lifted in 2021 season. As this skeleton was capped by the limekiln, it must date pre-priory construction
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- Ben Swain
- 26-9-2021
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- Probable articulated skeleton within an E-W aligned grave discovered beneath the burnt base of the Norman limekiln pit F217, therefore pre-dating it. This burial was discovered after a small sondage was excavated into the base of the pit measuring 0.46mx0.42m and the articulated long bones expected to be part of the lower legs of an individual were observed. Due to the small size of the excavation area the skeleton was left in-situ as of the 2021 field season.
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- Ben Swain
- 2-2-2022
Sketch Photo
Description
- Lying extended on its right side on an E-W alignment
- Lying on its right side facing south
- Arm extended straight down the right side of the body and both hands meet at the right hip joint
- Upper arm lying alongside the body on the left side, lower arm running across the body meeting the right hand at the right hip joint
- Both legs extended and close together
- Both legs extended and close together
- Toe bones appear absent - have partially been recovered during exposure, but appearance of ankle bones suggest the feet are probably lying to the right side
- Generally good with some fracturing perhaps due to the intense heat of the limekiln above
- Remains generally good with some fracturing particularly around the skull
- Skeleton fully excavated as of 2022 season
Finds
| Findtype | Quantity (No. fragments) | Weight (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human bone | 20 | 92 | Left foot. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 18 | 125 | Right foot. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 7 | 567 | Left leg. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 7 | 644 | Right leg. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 11 | 399 | Pelvis and sacrum. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 32 | 370 | NOT CLEANED. Vertebrae. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 7 | 84 | Vertebrae. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 94 | 231 | Ribs. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 1 | 12 | Sternum. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 19 | 72 | Left scapula and clavicle. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 7 | 70 | Right scapula and clavicle. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 8 | 211 | Left arm. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 3 | 211 | Right arm. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 26 | 38 | Left hand. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 22 | 50 | Right hand. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 114 |
| NOT CLEANED. Skull. (Year 2022) |
| Human bone | 81 | 65 | Miscellaneous (includes some shell). (Year 2022) |
Feature
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Feature: LDF_714
- E-W aligned grave beneath base of limekiln pit F217
Record Details
- Not set
- Arthur Tucker 26-9-2021
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