Site Event/Activity record ECH2630 - Chance Finds at Sutton Hall Farm
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1811
Description
At Sutton Hall Farm, during its construction, workmen discovered an ancient cemetery, about forty-two feet square and filled with a very considerable quantity of bones and sculls. Further human remains were found in the area adjoining the structure. The stonework discovered was cut up and used for the foundations of the new farm house.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. Vol.II, p.425-6.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 364 761 (125m by 102m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ37NE |
| Civil Parish | ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jul 22 2015 3:34PM