Excavating 92 medieval skeletons in the English church

Archaeologists have excavated many skeletons at a church in Oxford, England revealed medieval life.

Discovered 92 medieval skeletons in the English church

Paul Murray led the archaeological team that discovered 92 skeletons including men, women and children at the burial site that once belonged to Littlemore monastery while building a new hotel. These skeletons help experts reveal some of the medieval life of humans.

Littlemore Monastery was built in 1110 and operated until 1525. After that, this monastery was converted into a farm.

A skeleton is buried in Littlemore monastery in a face down position.The bottom of this skeleton is the remains of an infant.

"The remains found at the burial site at Littlemore monastery could be the rich, the nun or the head of the monastery. Meanwhile, those buried outside the church could be They want to be buried as close to the church center as possible, " Murray said.

Of the 92 skeletons discovered, females are the majority, with 35 remains. Meanwhile, there are 28 male skeleton sets and the remaining 29 skeletons unidentified.

Archaeologists have excavated the body of a woman about 45 years of age or older. This person is one of 20 women who used to be the head of the Littlemore monastery in the history of this place.

Some skeletons show signs of weakness, causing modest height, limp feet.