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Summary

Skeleton found in foundation trench in 1987, suggested to be of Civil War date

Other Statuses and Cross-References

• Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 03457.00.000
  

Monument Type(s):

• INHUMATION (17th century - 1640 AD? to 1645 AD?)

Full Description

UNACCOMPANIED INHUMATION, IN FOUNDATION TRENCH. BURIAL ON BACK, ALIGNED E-W. 1.45M BELOW TOPSOIL? SITE INSPECTED BY S BROWN 23/2/87. BURIAL POSSIBLY CIVIL WAR DATE. BONES TAKEN TO NEWBURY MUSEUM FOR EXAMINATION, THEN WERE PRESUMABLY RE-INTERRED

It is assumed that these human remains might relate to the Second Battle of Newbury, 1644, although there doesn't appear to have been any dating evidence.

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