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Bronze Age urn (Corbridge)

In 1809, in a field between Aydon Fell House and Aydon White House, workmen found a Bronze Age cinerary urn with its mouth facing downwards. Inside it was another, smaller urn, also facing downwards and a few bones lay inside. Unfortunately, the pots fell to pieces when they were moved.

Reference number: N9960
Historical period: Prehistoric (500,000BC to AD43)
Bronze Age (2500BC to 800BC)

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Corbridge
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a prehistoric burial (Low Hauxley).

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