Excavations are carried out secretly: a lead coffin of a noble lady who lived 1600 years ago was found in Yorkshire (3 photos)

Finding could shed light on a little-known period in British history





In the spring of 2022, British archaeologists found in the suburbs Leeds (Yorkshire) ancient cemetery. The uniqueness of this place lies in the fact that they began to bury the dead here at the end Roman era, around 400 AD, and continued into the Anglo-Saxon era, during early Christianity. Thus, the study cemeteries can shed light on one of the most important transition periods British history.

Excavations in Yorkshire are conducted in secret from the public in order to reduce the risk of robbery. Archaeologists hide the exact location of it location, but inform about interesting finds.



According to arkeonews.net, the other day, scientists talked about discovery of a lead coffin containing the skeleton of a noble Roman women. The woman was buried about 1600 years ago. Coffin planned to be put on public display at the Leeds City Museum, on exhibition dedicated to funeral rites in different cultures and eras



In addition, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of over 60 men, women and children who lived in this area about a thousand years ago ago, after the departure of the Romans, in the early Middle Ages. In the graves were personal belongings of the dead were found, including knives and pottery.