More than 140 graves found in Northern Ireland

Archaeologists have unearthed the bones of 146 individuals during preparatory work for a new retail store near the historical Woodburn Abbey in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

The excavation uncovered the bones near the historical site of Woodburn Abbey, believed to date back to the 14th or 15th century...

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/more-than-140-graves-found-near-historic-woodburn-abbey/

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