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Early Medieval human remains
These are remains from the Inhumation Burial of a Middle Adult (25-49 years) who's sex is Undetermined. They are moderately preserved with over 75% remaining. A small fragment of ossified cervical cartilage remains.
The burial is from Phase I: 877-1054 AD
Their right leg was found crossed over the left. The grave is intercut with remains from SK352 that may have disturbed the legs of SK340, possibly causing them to look crossed.
Their teeth had Calculus, Caries and Periodontal Disease. Their bones had evidence of Enthesophytes and Degenerative Joint Disease
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2025.7H/9.340
Find Information
Site Name: Five Mile Lane, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 07774 71749
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2017
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