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| Name: | Skeletons and finds - Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire |
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| HER Number: | 02114.07.000 |
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| Record Type: | Find Spot |
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Summary
In 1881 the remains of approximately six skeletons were recovered in Friar Street, Reading. Also found was a Charles I farthing and two brass hand-made pins.
Monument Type(s):
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval to Unknown - 1601 AD)
Description
During excavations for the foundations for new premises in Friar Street in Reading in August 1888, some fragments of human bone and a skull were dug out. These were at a depth of 4 feet and were in association with animal bones. Later that year the remains of approximately six skeletons were recovered from a similar level. Also found was a Charles I farthing and two brass hand-made pins of rude construction <1>.
<1> 1889-91, Quarterly Journal of Berkshire Archaeological and Architectural Society 1, Page 58 (Journal). SRD9948.
Sources
| <1> | 1889-91. Quarterly Journal of Berkshire Archaeological and Architectural Society 1. 1. Page 58. [Journal / SRD9948] |
Associated Events:
NoneAssociated Monuments
| MRD3963 | Post-medieval Reading, Berkshire (Monument) |
Associated Finds:
FRD6186 - COIN (Post Medieval to Unknown - 1601 AD)FRD6184 - HUMAN REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1601 AD to 1699 AD)FRD6185 - PIN (Post Medieval to Unknown - 1601 AD)Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.