Monument record MLI97633 - Human Remains, Torksey Lock
Summary
Human remains found at Torksey Lock.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A fragment of human bone was found in January 2005, on the eastern bank of the River Trent, north-west of Torksey Lock. The find was reported to the Police who determined it was of unknown age, though archaeological in origin. {1}
A more extensive collection of human remains was identified in March 2010, in the same rough area as the fragment previously discovered. The bones had been disturbed by badger activity, and were reported to the Police, who called on members of Lincolnshire County Council's Historic Environment Team to assist. The recovered assemblage included the remains of at least six fragmentary skulls, along with long bones, pelvis and vertebrae from both adults and juveniles. The bones were taken to Lincoln Museum, where a more detailed osteological examination was conducted. The bones were thought to have come from an Anglo-Saxon or medieval burial site in this location, possibly associated with the surrounding medieval settlement area (part of which is Scheduled). {2}{3}
Further human remains were recovered in April 2015, after the site was again disturbed by badgers. The remains included long bones from at least 3 (and probably more) individuals, and were from adults, juveniles and infants. The assemblage included a largely complete female skull, and several pelvis bones, one of which could be identified as female. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI10087 Map: South Yorkshire Police. 2005. Map and Notes Regarding Human Bone Found Near Torksey Lock. -.
- <2> SLI17724 Unpublished Document: Lincolnshire County Council. 2010. Torksey Human Remains Report. -.
- <3> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LCNCC 2010.131.
- <4> SLI14916 Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2015. Information from Louise Jennings. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 835 783 (84m by 84m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TORKSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2023 3:07PM
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