Monument record 3884/0/5 - Inhumations, probably medieval

A charnel pit was found immediately south of Orient House in 1972. The pit had probably been dug in the 19th century, but the bones were likely to be medieval in date.

{1} Up to six skeletons found by workmen were believed to be Saxon, although no dating evidence was found.

{2} A walled charnel pit pit identified immediately south of Orient House. It had probably been excavated in 19th century, but the date of the disarticulated bone placed in it was probably Saxon or medieval, although there was no dating evidence apart from a possible medieval coin and three fragments of bronze studded coffin. The bones were swiftly reburied. Apparently, when the churchyard was refurbished in 1911 and new paths were put in, interments of 'large-boned skeletons' were found. Possibly those identified here.

<1> EVENING TELEGRAPH, 1972, Getting down to the bare bones, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN28805.

<2> Brown, G, 1972, Charnel pit immediately south of Orient House, Market Square, Wellingborough (Note). SNN115597.

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