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BONES & BURIALS
Oundle Museum
In 2006 during development of land behind The George Public House on the Glapthorn Road, a small Anglo-Saxon cemetery was discovered containing a total of 10 individuals: 6 women, 3 men and 1 person of indeterminate gender because of poor condition. The bodies had been buried within a small stone-walled enclosure dating to the Roman period, part of a larger site which was being excavated by the Northamptonshire Archaeological Unit.
The style of burial was consistent with that of other Anglo-Saxon burials dating to the period between the late 5th century AD to the early 7th century AD, with most graves having a small knife alongside the body, presumably for eating and general small tasks. None of the graves were
Saxon composite bone comb. Antler pendant with ring and dot decoration, two copper alloy rings and two ceramic beads made with coloured clays.
rich in finds but one female aged 20-25 was accompanied by more jewellery than the others, some of which are shown. The ceramic beads are made of different coloured clays and the antler pendant has a ring and dot motif on one side. The composite bone comb was found in a male grave.
These and many other fascinating objects can be seen at Oundle Museum which is now open on Saturdays and Sundays 1pm to 4pm. Our new display includes a range of maps of Oundle and district.
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