Archaeology
Roman Sarcophagus
Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey likely held remains of medieval monk
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A Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have held a medieval monk's remains. The bones date to the late Saxon period, between 987 and 1052 AD. The sarcophagus was inscribed with a Roman name but features a medieval cross.
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The discovery provides insight into Westminster Abbey's medieval history. Further research is needed to confirm the identity of the remains, which may belong to a Benedictine abbot.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.
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