Find Spot record MLI85757 - Human mandible found in trench at Tesco's, Horncastle

Summary

Human mandible found in trench at Tesco's, Horncastle

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Full Description

PRN 45483 Human mandible found from a black and wet context approximately 2.7m deep. This was approximately 1m below building rubble. {1} This mandible came from imported material used as bulk fill to raise the the site above the level of the flood plain.{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Verbal Communication: Adam Daubney. 2003. Human mandible from trench at Tesco's Horncastle. -.
  •  Report: CgMs Consulting. Apr 2004. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment: Tesco Store, Watermill Lane, Horncastle. p.15.

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Location

Grid reference TF 2584 6990 (point)
Civil Parish HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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