Monument record TR 36 SW 96 - Undated human remains, Conyngham Road, Minster

Summary

Human remains were found during an archaeological evaluation carried out ahead of the development off Conyngham Road, Minster. They were discovered close to the churchyard wall of the Medieval church of St Mary and they likley originate from the churchyard. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TR 311 642 (point)
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Human remains were found during an archaeological evaluation carried out ahead of the development off Conyngham Road, Minster. The remains were located in Trench A in the northern portion of the site, close to the churchyard wall. They comprised two skulls, a long bone and fragments of other bones which included a clavicle. It is possible that the remains are in situ which may suggest that the boundary of the churchyard has changed. They could however, be disturbed remains which were deposited in their current location during the construction in the 18th/19th century of the current Churchyard wall. (information summarised from source) (1-2)


<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1993, Conyngham Road, Minster/ West Cross, Rolverden/ Woodchurch Farm Thanet (Unpublished document). SKE6826.

<2> D R J Perkins, Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster (Unpublished document). SKE6632.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1993. Conyngham Road, Minster/ West Cross, Rolverden/ Woodchurch Farm Thanet.
  • <2> Unpublished document: D R J Perkins. Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Event Boundary: Evaluation at Conyngham Road, Minster (EKE4901)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Conyngham Road, Minster - Trench A (EKE23382)

Record last edited

Jul 16 2024 5:05PM