Monument record MLI127288 - Disarticulated Human Remains at Land off The Hoplands, Sleaford
Summary
Disarticulated human remains, likely introduced to the deposit within a ditch it was found within rather than a primary burial.
Type and Period (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Disarticulated human remains including pieces of a femur, tibia, fibula, ribs, and parts of a hand and foot. The pieces were interpreted as potentially representing one individual, aged 17-23. It was considered likely that the remains did not represent a primary burial, and it is noted that other human remains have been recovered in close proximity ranging in date from Roman to Saxon (MLI60872, MLI89760, MLI91688, MLI91751). {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18405 Report: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2023. Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching at Land off The Hoplands, Sleaford. AAL Site Code SLDH22.
- <2> SLI18406 Archive: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2023. Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching at Land off The Hoplands, Sleaford. LCNCC 2022.93.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 0793 4601 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KIRKBY LA THORPE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2024 11:34AM
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