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Medieval Tomb: Remains Discovered Under Cambridge College (Video)
Friday, April 3, 2015 3:27
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One of the largest medieval hospital cemeteries ever discovered in Britain, filled with the remains of more than 1,000 people, has been discovered beneath a Cambridge University college.
The burial ground, which has lain hidden for centuries, once stood on the site of what is now St John’s College in Cambridge.
It was unearthed during refurbishment work three years ago. While the existence of the cemetery has been known to historians since the mid-20th century, it has only now been made public.
The cemetery dates back to around the 13th century.
During a six-month dig, a team of 20 archaeologists tunneled their way through the college floors, unearthing the remains of 1,300 people, including 400 complete skeletons. Source
