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Early Medieval human remains
These are poorly preserved remains from the inhumation burial of a young adult (17-25 years) who's sex is undetermined.
The burial is from phase C: 401-659 AD They were buried in an extended supine position in a simple grave oriented West-East.
Their teeth showed evidence of Dental Enamel Hypoplasia, shows as marks on the teeth from interrupted growth during childhood. This interruption in growth is due to some form of trauma, disease, or a period of poor nutrition during childhood. There was also calculus, indicating poor oral hygiene.
Her burial is associated, by proximity, to SK91
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2025.7H/9.94
Find Information
Site Name: Five Mile Lane, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 07774 71749
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2017
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