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Monument record MDR3956 - Eyam Dale Quarry, Cave Burial

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Eyam Dale Quarry. 1934. Narrow crevice containing bones of 12 persons of all ages. Dolicocephalic skulls were used to suggest a Neolithic date. (1)

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  • <1> Index: NDAT. 2844. 2844.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Daniel, C. 1938. History of Eyam.
  • <3> Article in serial: 1935. Journal of Anatomy 1935. Volume 70, Pt 1.
  • <4> Bibliographic reference: Marsden, B. 1977. The Burial Mounds of Derbyshire. p111.

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Grid reference Centred SK 21 75 (1000m by 1000m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish EYAM, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Dec 7 2007 10:36AM

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