The Quernmore Burial by munki-boy
The Quernmore Burial
In 1973 during the construction of a car park a 7th Century burial of unusual type was brought to light by a mechanical excavator.
Only some hair and finger and toenails remained of the body, but a large woollen shroud in which it had been wrapped was remarkably well-preserved. The coffin which contained them had been made by splitting the trunk of an oak tree and hollowing out each of the two halves into the shape of a boat. Analysis by the radio-carbon process shows that the wood dates from the early 7th Century.
This burial is particularly interesting as very few of a similar date and type are known, and the shroud is one of the largest pieces of woven cloth from the Dark Ages to be discovered in this country.
The fully conserved remains of the burial are on permanent display in Lancaster City Museum.
The Quernmore Burial is in Forest Of Bowland AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 August 2018 Edited: 29 November 2023
The Quernmore Burial
The Quernmore Burial LiDAR Map
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Local History around The Quernmore Burial
There are some historic monuments around including:
Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow wayCastle Hill motte, DolphinholmeRoman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill CottageRemains of the gas plant, chimney, wheel pit and mill race of Dolphinholme Worsted MillCastle Hill motte and bailey, HaltonHigh cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton.
