Monument record BRH 054 - Cemetery associated with the local pesthouse
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Summary
Evaluation identified at least 76 graves associated with the pesthouse.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1235 5111 (59m by 67m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM15SW |
| Civil Parish | BARHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Evaluation identified at least 76 graves were identified. Five of these burials were excavated to reveal either human remains and/or coffin stains and these examples indicated that the burials were located at least 1m below the present ground surface and that bone preservation was extremely good. Part of a red brick wall footing was identified and is thougt to be part of the workhouse chapel and appeared to define the northern extent of the cemetery (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54786 Unpublished document: Meredith, J.. 2012. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Land North of Pesthouse Lane, Barham, Suffolk.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 12 2017 2:16PM