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Early Medieval human remains
An incomplete inhumation of an adult probable male aged 45+ years (probably extended, supine) oriented west-east. The grave was cut by SK977 from the torso down and displaced bones were laid alongside SK977.
Elements present: crania, clavicle, vertebrae (pathology: some osteoarthritis on vertebrae - spinal osteophytosis), L and R scapula, maxilla, mandible, loose teeth, ribs, L and R heads of humerus, L? humerus shaft, ?R distal radius fragment, few distal phalanges, various refitting long bone fragments, miscellaneous unidentified fragments.
Animal bone was found in the grave. Microfauna bones were identified during repackaging and bagged separately.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
95.56H/1.976
Find Information
Site Name: Great House Farm, Llandough
Grid Reference: ST 1681 7331
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1994
Acquisition
donation, 28/7/1994
Should any artefacts be placed on display in any museum, then Ideal Homes Wales Ltd. should be acknowledged as the donor.
Material
Bone
Location
In store
Classification
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