HS2 works unearth skeleton of possible iron age murder victim

Other finds include lead lined Roman coffin and Stonehenge-like wooden structureA skeleton believed to be a murder victim from the iron age has been discovered by archaeologists working on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire.HS2 said the find was made during excavation work at Wellwick Farm, near Wendover. Archaeologists found the skeleton of the adult male buried face down in a ditch with his hands bound together under his pelvis.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 11, 2020 Category: Science Authors: PA Media Tags: Archaeology HS2 Science UK news Rail transport Source Type: news