A LOST part of Iwerne Minster’s history has been resurfaced more than 1,000 years later.
Archaeologists have been hard at work in the shadow of the 12th century St Mary’s Church in the village, where they have unearthed dozens of graves dating back hundreds of years.
“The burials are revealing a fascinating insight into the life and death of this rural population in the heart of Anglo-Saxon Wessex,” said a spokesperson for archaeological contractor, Context One.
Recently, villagers and visitors were given an insight into the dig, with a special evening tour explaining the site – and showing off some of the finds.
Visitors during a tour at the dig site, in Iwerne Minster. Picture: Context One
Visitors got to see finds up close during a tour at the dig site, in Iwerne Minster. Picture: Context One
Remains have been found dating back around 1,000 years. Picture: Cllr Carole Jones
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