Discovering the foundation of the school has disappeared in British history

Archaeological team at the University of Oxford (UK) said they have just discovered the limestone foundation of St Mary's College - the school has disappeared in history - dating from the early 16th century.

According to the Oxford Mail, the archaeological team is excavating the area of ​​New Inn Hall Road before clearing land to build a dormitory for students at the Frewin Hall area of ​​Brasenose College (Oxford University).

Ben Ford, senior project manager for the Oxford archeology team, said they hoped to shed light on the layout of the historic St Mary's school, while also looking for evidence of life. one of the most powerful Norman families, may have lived here.

The foundation of the school that disappeared in British history was unearthed during the construction of the dormitory.

St Mary's College was founded in 1435 as a place for the clergy to live while studying at Oxford.

The school had many difficulties until Cardinal Wolsey, Grand chancellor under King Henry VIII, intervened in the school's operations in the 20s of the 16th century.

Cardinal Wolsey built many buildings. However, around the 30s of the 16th century, King Henry VIII dissolved the monastery, marking the end of St Mary's College.

During excavations, archaeologists discovered part of a construction dating back to the early 16th century.

The huge limestone foundation wall that is said to be the foundation for the wall of the building is very important. Experts say it may have belonged to one of the buildings at St Mary's College.

In addition, the archaeological team discovered animal bones, charcoal in the nearby area, possibly the school kitchen. The team also found stone flags, bone combs, silver coins, and medieval floor tiles.

Evidence from a house built for a wealthy owner in Norman times shows that Frewin Hall was inhabited since the 11th century.

Mr. Ben Ford said Frewin Hall is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Oxford.

With luck, he reckons, the archaeological team might uncover even older evidence of people living in the early days of Oxford as a heavily guarded town on the banks of the Thames to fortify the border. border between the lands of the Saxons and the Vikings.

Dr Llewelyn Morgan from Brasenose College considers the discovery of St Mary's College significant because it has served as an educational institution for 600 years.