Oaks Barn Farm – Time Team Discover Body

Wardell Armstrong

One of our corporate Bookings have been undertaking some Exciting work in the nearby Village of Wellesbourne. To date the Archaeological dig has unearthed a Bronze Age Burial Ground surounded by a circular Trench which is now some 2 meteres below ground level, within it lie individual Burial Holes one of which lay the remains of a man his lower jaw now gone and his teeth remaining in the hole last filled in some 3500 years ago.

DSC02999

DSC02996

The site is to be developed by Perssimon Homes, once the excavations are complete the remains will be removed to make way for Housing Developments from its previous agricultural use.

Lower Jaw Fragments with only Teeth Remaining

DSC02990

DSC02993

DSC02991

Published by Oaks Barn Farm Quality Farm Stay

Oaks Barn Farm Quality Farm Stay Experience - Discover Relax & Enjoy The Perfect Family Retreat Centrally located Oaks Barn Farm is the perfect venue from which to explore the Midlands, Cotswolds and Shakespeare country with its rich tapestry of culture, superb country houses and gardens and lots of interesting things to do and see.

We love to hear back from our readers

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Discover more from Self Catering Properties

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading