| HER Number (PRN): | 35998 |
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| Name: | 19th century reports of (undated) human remains, N side of churchyard, St Michael's Church, Smethcott |
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| Type of Record: | Find Spot |
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Protected Status: | None recorded |
Monument Type(s):
Summary
Numerous human bones, of unspecified date, found in 1838 to the north side of the churchyard.
| Parish: | Smethcott, Shrewsbury and Atcham, Shropshire |
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| Map Sheet: | SO49NW |
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| Grid Reference: | SO 44950 99450 |
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Related records
| 13378 | Related to: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Smethcott (Building) |
| 00548 | Related to: Smethcott Deserted Medieval Village (Monument) |
| 00219 | Related to: Smethcott Motte and Bailey Castle (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FSA2740 - HUMAN REMAINS (Unknown date)
Associated Events: None recorded
Description
(SO 44959945) Human bones in vast quantities were found in 1838 "a little below the northside of the churchyard" close to a castle mound (see [PRN 00219). <1><2>
Sources
| [01] | SSA280 - Map annotation: Chitty Lily F. 1949 ?. Map annotation by OS Correspondent. 1:10560?. L F Chitty 30.3.49. |
| [02] | SSA500 - Monograph: Hartshorne C H. 1841. Salopia Antiqua. p.234. |
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 22 2022 4:12PM |
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