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Early Medieval human remains
These are moderately preserved remains from the inhumation burial of a young adult (17-34 years) who was probably female.
The burial is from phase D: 436-772 AD She was buried in an extended supine position in a simple grave oriented West-East.
Her remains showed evidence of Schmorl's Nodes, which are small pit-like depressions caused by herniation as a result of either heavy labour or pregnancy putting strain on the back.
The burial is associated, by proximity, with SK104
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2025.7H/9.103
Find Information
Site Name: Five Mile Lane, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 07774 71749
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2017
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