Record

RefNoCLP/16/24
LevelFile
TitlePaper, regarding an ancient sepulchre found at Cocherel on the River Eure in France by unknown author
Date1686
DescriptionThe paper describes a sepulchre found in 1685 by Oliver Estienne, and provides an account of how the sepulchre was found and details of the skeletons found inside. Original figure attached with scale.

Subject: Archaeology

Read to the Royal Society on 3 November 1686

Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'The verbal process upon the discovery of an antient sepulchre, in the village of Cocherel upon the River Eure in France.'
LanguageEnglish
French
Extent23p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Digital imagesView item on Science in the Making
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialDOI: 10.1098/rstl.1686.0037
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView