Monument record 0204800001 - West of St Mary's, Oakley
Summary
Leg bones of an in situ burial and wooden coffin stains identified during installation of a sceptic tank.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- BURIAL (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD)
- CEMETERY (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Disarticulated human bone within the overburden of the churchyard. Leg bones of a burial extending beyond the septic tank pit were likely in situ, as a shallow grave cut was evident cutting into the natural geology. Three wooden coffin stains were observed in the base of the tank pit but were not excavated (B11).
Sources (1)
- <11>XYSBC25524 Unpublished document: Thames Valley Archaeological Services Ltd. 2020. St Mary’s Church, Bicester Road, Oakley, Buckinghamshire: Archaeological Watching Brief. [Mapped feature: #46056 ]
Location
| Grid reference | SP 64173 12285 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OAKLEY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Watching Brief:St Mary's Church, Oakley (Ref: OCB20/99) (EBC18358)
Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 2:00PM
