Monument record MLI22492 - Cist with Urn Cremation, Donington

Summary

Cist with urn cremation, Donington.

Type and Period (3)

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Full Description

A vault, two feet square, of hewn stone, containing an urn full of red earth, was found when foundations were being dug behind the schoolhouse at Donington. {1}{2}{3} The find is mentioned in the Grammar School Records though no attempt at classification is made. The Secretary indicated the believed find spot to be TF 2117 3566. {4}

Sources/Archives (4)

  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 23 NW: 1.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: STUKELEY, W.. 1789. BRITANNIA. p.241.
  •  Map: HALLAM, S.J.. 1970. The maps for ‘Settlement around the Wash’ in The Fenland in Roman Times. p.293.
  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 23 NW: I.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 2117 3566 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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