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Abstract
In 2007 an isolated cist burial was discovered on farmland near Marton-cum-Grafton, North-Yorkshire. An archaeological excavation was undertaken by York Archaeological Trust, funded by English Heritage. The excavation revealed a large cut containing a stone cist, within which a wooden lead-lined coffin had been placed. The skeleton within was of a 30-45 year old male. No grave goods were present within the grave. Cist burials of this type are rare in Britain as a whole, a late third century example from Trentholme Drive in York being the closest comparable example.
Acknowledgements
The main author would like to thank all of the named contributors for both their formal reports and broader discussions of the burial. Bryan Antoni and Jim Williams (of YAT) undertook the 2007 excavations and Lesley Collett prepared the text figures for publication. Nick Wilson of Hundayfield Farm provided much helpful comment and information. Gail Falkingham and L. Matthews of North Yorkshire County Council provided invaluable help in accessing and interpreting the evidence held in the county’s Historic Environment Record. English Heritage generously provided grant support for the excavation, assessment, analysis and publication, with Dr Peter Wilson guiding the project through all of these stages. Jane McComish and Steve Malone of YAT edited the text.
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Mark Whyman
Mark Whyman at the time of writing was a Senior Project Officer with York Archaeological Trust.