Monument record MDO1459 - Burial at Manor Farm Cottages, Litton Cheney
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Summary
Human skeletal remains were found during building works behind Manor Farm Cottages in June 1994. Trenching disturbed the upper part of an adult skeleton in a crouched position in a small pit; the robustness of the skeleton suggested that it might be male. No dating evidence was found but the style of the burial suggests a prehistoric date.
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Full Description
Pinder, C, and Wallis, S, 1995, Human Remains from Manor Farm Cottages, Litton Cheney. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 116, 131 (Article in serial). SDO21765.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO21765 Article in serial: Pinder, C, and Wallis, S. 1995. Human Remains from Manor Farm Cottages, Litton Cheney. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 116. 116. 131.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5530 9074 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 064 041
Record last edited
Jun 1 2026 4:02PM
