17th to 19th century burial ground, 47 High Street, Manningtree (EHER 16170)
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Summary
A burial ground bequeathed to the town of Manningtree in 1633, it may have been disused by 1875. Trial trenching in 1991 found human bones and coffin fragments. Further archaeological work in 1992 recovered several more bodies and coffins, remains were well preserved due to waterlogging.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1076 3189 (21m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MANNINGTREE, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Burial ground - bequeathed to the town of Manningtree in 1633 as a graveyard and curates residence - it may have been disused by 1875.
Trial trenching in 1991 found human bones and coffin fragments. Further archaeological work in 1992 recovered several more bodies and coffins, remains were well preserved due to waterlogging. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM13SW