Monument record MDO2090 - Parts of a skeleton found by the west end of the church, Portesham
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Summary
Parts of a human skeleton, which was not thought to be older than about 200 years old, was found when a house was being built.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'Burial, Portesham; SY(30)/608852. In September 1953 parts of a human skeleton were found in building a house on land formerly belonging to Mr. Hardy Manfield, across the lane running by the west end of the church, and some reference appeared in the press. An inquest was held, and the bones, which were not thought to be more than about 200 years old, were disposed of. Mrs. E. Corbett kindly verified the site for me.' {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 97.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 608 852 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 090 083
Record last edited
Apr 16 2012 3:54AM