Possibly medieval inhumations at Amberley Cottage, Manor Lane, Great Chesterford (EHER 83498)
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Summary
Two undated but possibly medieval burials which were discovered during sewerage work in 1968.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5092 4274 (2m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1968. Chance find during sewer works.
The village sewerage scheme in 1968 revealed two skeletons close to ‘Ambleside’ or ‘Amberley Cottage’, Manor Lane. Burial 1 was a middle-aged male, Burial 2 a female of unknown age.
These burials cannot be dated; however, the place-name of St John’s Cross and the medieval finds from the spoil heaps may suggest that they are medieval in date (see EHER 83501). <1>
The location of the burials is marked on a sketch map on the back of the EHER sheet for EHER 4976. <2>
See also <3>.