Monument record 0154800000 - ORKNEY COTTAGE,TAPLOW
Summary
Human remains and deer bones of unknown date found in peat near Orkney Cottage
Protected Status/Designation
- Archaeological Notification Area: Possible Prehistoric human remains found in late 19th century (DBC9329)
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Type and Period (2)
- INHUMATION? (Undated)
- FINDSPOT? (Undated)
Description
SMALL HUMAN SKULL (FEMALE) WITH DEER BONES FOUND EMBEDDED IN 3FT THICK PEAT LAYER AT ORKNEY COTTAGE (B1).
ORKNEY COTTAGE (AT NGR) NOW 3 FLATS. NO KNOWLEDGE OF FIND LOCALLY (B2).
FOUND UNACCESSIONED IN BCM: HUMAN SKULL PIECES (FEMALE), FROM PEAT BED AT ORKNEY COTTAGE 1885, DARK COLOUR (B3).
"A small human skull (female) with bones of deer, found at Orkney Cottage (SU 9026 8093) embedded in a layer of peat about 3' in thickness" (B1).
Orkney Cottage now comprises three flats; neither the tenants nor the present owner of the property have any knowledge of the find. Present whereabouts unknown (B4).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC8124 Article in serial: 1890-1891. MAIDENHEAD & TAPLOW FIELD CLUB ANNUAL REPORT 8 1890-91 P45.
- <2>SBC11186 Bibliographic reference: OS RECORD CARD SU 98 SW 13.
- <3>SBC1151 Bibliographic reference: BCM ACCESSIONS REGISTER,1973.
- <4>SBC28325 Verbal communication: V E Lucas. 1953. Field Investigators Comments - F1 VEL 17-APR-53.
- <5>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | SU 90260 80930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: (EBC12799)
Record last edited
Nov 7 2025 2:29PM
