Monument record RLM 108 - Circular mound in church yard (Possible plague pit)

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Summary

Circular mound in church yard (Possible plague pit) identified through LIDAR.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 3252 5284 (9m by 9m)
Map sheet TM35SW
Civil Parish RENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Circular mound in church yard (Possible plague pit) identified through LIDAR (S1).

"On opening, a few years since, a rise of ground in the church-yard on the north side of the church, a great number of human bones were discovered lying confusedly within three feet of the surface; they had evidently been interred without the rites of Christian sepulture, and it is supposed that bodies of persons were there deposited, who had died of some contagious disease which rapidly carried off a large part of the population" (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> LIDAR Airborne Survey: LIDAR airborne survey.
  • <S2> Article in serial: 1821. Gentleman's Magazine vol XCI.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 4 2021 8:30AM

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