3rd June 2007, 01:26 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by beamo
I thought that Childe was found dead at ther base of a cliff, having gone for a walk / climb without his spectacles. Whether this was suicide or an accident has never been proven either way
According to the original report of his death in the Times, he was supposed to have fallen whilst exploring the geology of the Blue Mountains and his body was found 2/3 of the way down the cliff (rather than at the base). I have no knowledge of the circumstances leading up to his death, but personally feel that 1957 must have been one pretty devastating year to have been a committed Marxist. My interest in his burial place is purely prompted as a side line to occassional visits to Oz.
Thanks for the info on Pitt rivers by the way. I kinda guessed his burial place wouldn't be to far from Sixpenny Hanley. Would still love to discover where Mortimer Wheeler is buried....