Keyword: ecclesiastical archaeology

Brothers Minor: Lancashire's Lost Franciscans Investigations at Preston Friary 1991 and 2007

Jeremy Bradley et al.

Excavations in 1991 and 2007 uncovered the remains of Preston’s 13th‑century Franciscan friary, including part of the church and an associated cemetery. Scientific analysis of well‑preserved burials revealed insights into the friars and their patrons, helping to reconstruct the precinct’s layout and later post‑Dissolution history. READ MORE

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'In the Vaults Beneath': Archaeological Recording at St George's Church, Bloomsbury

Ceridwen Boston et al.

Restoration work at St George’s, Bloomsbury uncovered 871 lead‑lined coffins, mostly named, offering exceptional insight into an affluent post‑medieval population. Osteological and documentary analysis revealed disease patterns, early dental treatments, and challenged assumptions about burial practices. READ MORE

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