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Early Medieval human remains
These are the poorly preserved remains of a middle adult (17-35 years) of undetermined gender.
They are from Burial Phase J:774-1115 AD
They were buried in an extended supine position in a simple grave oriented West-East.
They had enthesophytes on their calcaneus (heel bone, where the ligament attaches). These are bony growths caused by either soft tissue injuries or repeated heavy strain.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2025.7H/9.31
Find Information
Site Name: Five Mile Lane, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 07774 71749
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2017
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