Monument record 0449302002 - N SIDE OF ALL SAINTS CHURCHYARD
Summary
Nineteenth century burial vault recorded during watching brief
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- VAULT (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
A brick-built burial vault was discovered during landscaping works and subsequently recorded by OAU in February 1998. It was not possible to enter the vault and recording was restricted to a brief description of the visible contents and structure. The vault contained 2 triple-shelled wood- and lead-lined coffins with textile coverings, coffin fittings and name plates. One coffin was dated 1844, the other was apparently undated but the coffin fittings dated to a range between 1779-1847, perhaps indicating a date of about 1830-1840 for the construction of the vault. The capping of the vault was subsequently reinforced and the burials remain in-situ. See report for details (B17-B18).
Sources (2)
- <17>SBC19121 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1998. All Saints Church, High Wycombe: Archaeological Recording Action.
- <18>SBC19120 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1998. All Saints Church, High Wycombe: Archaeological Watching Brief.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 86620 93089 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- COFFIN (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: Emergency recording (Ref: HWAS98) (EBC16360)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief (EBC16361)
Record last edited
Nov 29 2023 8:39PM
