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Scientists Solve Mystery of Iron Strap and Buckle Unearthed in Medieval Cemetery
Monday, March 13, 2017 7:01
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Archaeologists digging at Gloucester Cathedral, UK, have unearthed a strap for a medieval “false leg.” The metal pieces from the prosthesis band were discovered with a skeleton in the old lay cemetery of the church. The excavation is part of the ongoing Project Pilgrim scheme to redevelop parts of the cathedral.
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