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St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Heckfield |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by St Michael's Church PCC to undertake monitoring during the excavation of a water supply and drain in association with the establishment of a toilet and refreshment area at the west end of the St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Heckfield (NGR 472271, 160495). The watching brief was carried out between the 2nd and 11th April 2012. In addition to the discovery of large amounts of disarticulated, isolated human bone four more coherent groups of human bone were located. It is thought that these are groups of bone encountered and relocated by grave diggers, most probably during the 18th century. Four brick built arched 'caps' for graves were encountered on the south side of the church and the possible edge of a fifth on the north side of the church. These are thought to be decorative 18th century features. Two portions of brick wall exposed on the north side of the church are likely to be a brick lined tomb. An area of stonework was seen at the base of the now blocked west door thought to be the original threshold. A brick structure adjacent to the north wall of the tower is though to be related to the Victorian boiler-house. |
Author: |
N Brennon
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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Locations: |
Site: |
St Michael's Church, Heckfield |
Parish: |
HECKFIELD |
District: |
Hart |
County: |
Hampshire |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
St Michaels Church Church Lane Heckfield |
Location - Auto Detected: |
St Michaels Church Church Lane Heckfield Wessex |
Grid Reference: 472271, 160495 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-130536 |
OBIB: |
84650 |
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Grey literature client report
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Created Date: |
28 Nov 2016 |