Westminster Abbey Roman Sarcophagus Yields Medieval Secret
A new archaeological investigation reveals that a 4th-century Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey was reused in the 11th century, likely housing one of two historical abbots.
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A new archaeological investigation reveals that a 4th-century Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey was reused in the 11th century, likely housing one of two historical abbots.