Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says
Archaeologists at Westminster Abbey have solved a long-standing mystery regarding a Roman-era sarcophagus discovered in the 19th century. Expert analysis suggests the remains inside actually belonged to an 11th-century medieval abbot rather than a Roman official.
Why it matters
It sheds new light on the burial practices and history of Westminster Abbey during the medieval period.
The sarcophagus on display in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey. The sarcophagus on display in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey. Roman Britain Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says Archaeologist says skeleton inside coffin inscribed to Valerius Amandinus is likely to be remains of 11th-century abbot
Prefer the Guardian on Google It has all the ingredients of a chilling mystery: the skeleton of an unknown man discovered within a Roman sarcophagus unearthed in the grounds of Westminster Abbey.
Now an expert has said he has solved the longstanding “who-is-it”, suggesting the remains belonged to a medieval abbot.
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