Monument record 2457/0/28 - Undated inhumations, Grafton Rectory

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Summary

In 1867, during the excavation of the foundations for the rectory, several inhumations were identified along with possible grave goods.

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Full Description

{1} Several inhumations with possible grave goods were found during the excavation of foundations for the new rectory for Rev. Courtenay Vernon in 1867. The 'workmen discovered several human skeletons of gigantic proportions, and some curious relics of armour'.


<1> The Northampton Mercury, 13th July 1867, p. 7 [Not accessed by NHER] (Newspaper cuttings). SNN112895.

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  • <1> Newspaper cuttings: The Northampton Mercury. The Northampton Mercury. 13th July 1867, p. 7 [Not accessed by NHER].

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Location

Grid reference SP 9216 8028 (point)
Civil Parish GRAFTON UNDERWOOD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

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  • None recorded

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:22PM

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