Medieval porpoise 'grave' on Channel island puzzles archaeologists

Animal may have been placed in carefully cut hole to preserve its meat or have had some sort of religious significanceArchaeologists digging at an island religious retreat have unearthed the remains of a porpoise that, mystifyingly, appears to have been carefully buried in its own medieval grave.The team believe the marine animal found on the island of Chapelle Dom Hue, off the west coast of Guernsey, was buried in the 14th century.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 19, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Steven Morris Tags: Archaeology Channel Islands Porpoises Animals UK news Science Heritage Culture Source Type: news