Two early medieval cemeteries at Milfield, Northumberland

Author

Scull, C. J.; Harding, A. F.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Durham archaeological journal. 1990, Vol. 6, p. 1-29, 20 ill.; plans

ISSN

0265-8038

Abstract (en)

Excavations of henge monuments revealed graves cut into the upper levels of the pre-historic sites. Cemetery at Milfield North confirms Anglian presence in Milfield Basin from late 6th or early 7th c., and would have been related to a farming community. Milfield South is of probable later date and likely to be associated with a royal vill. Records grave goods recovered. Discusses reuse of henge monuments. Appendix lists features not attributable to henge or cemetery: 39 bowl-shaped pits containing post-medieval iron objects, brick, plaster and tile; use unclear.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture and excavations -- United Kingdom
• Milfield (GBR)
• Cemeteries
• Great Britain
• 500-800
• Excavations
• Graves

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture et fouilles -- Royaume-Uni
• Milfield (GBR)
• Cimetière
• Grande-Bretagne
• 500-800
• Fouilles
• Tombe

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00421638

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