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Richard III team makes second Leicester car park find Richard III team makes second Leicester car park find
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The team that discovered the remains of Richard III under a Leicester car park has made another find.The team that discovered the remains of Richard III under a Leicester car park has made another find.
A 1,700-year-old Roman cemetery has been identified beneath another car park in the city.A 1,700-year-old Roman cemetery has been identified beneath another car park in the city.
Archaeologists from the University of Leicester believe the remains date back to 300AD. Archaeologists from the University of Leicester believe the remains date back to AD300.
Researchers found 13 sets of remains of mixed age and sex as well as hairpins, belt buckles and other personal items at the site on Oxford Street.Researchers found 13 sets of remains of mixed age and sex as well as hairpins, belt buckles and other personal items at the site on Oxford Street.
In February remains found beneath Greyfriars car park were revealed to be those of the last Plantagenet monarch, Richard III.In February remains found beneath Greyfriars car park were revealed to be those of the last Plantagenet monarch, Richard III.
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Project officer John Thomas said: "We have discovered new evidence about a known cemetery that existed outside the walled town of Roman Leicester during the 3rd to 4th Centuries AD.Project officer John Thomas said: "We have discovered new evidence about a known cemetery that existed outside the walled town of Roman Leicester during the 3rd to 4th Centuries AD.
"The excavation, at the junction of Oxford Street and Newarke Street, lies approximately 130m outside the south gate of Roman Leicester."The excavation, at the junction of Oxford Street and Newarke Street, lies approximately 130m outside the south gate of Roman Leicester.
"Unusually, the 13 burials found during the recent excavations, of mixed age and sex, displayed a variety of burial traditions including east to west and north to south-oriented graves, many with personal items such as hobnailed shoes.""Unusually, the 13 burials found during the recent excavations, of mixed age and sex, displayed a variety of burial traditions including east to west and north to south-oriented graves, many with personal items such as hobnailed shoes."
During the dig archaeologists also found a jet ring bearing what is possibly an early Christian symbol.During the dig archaeologists also found a jet ring bearing what is possibly an early Christian symbol.
"Roman law forbade burial within the town limits so cemeteries developed outside the walls, close to well-used roads," added Mr Thomas."Roman law forbade burial within the town limits so cemeteries developed outside the walls, close to well-used roads," added Mr Thomas.
Previous excavations on Newarke Street have revealed numerous Christian burial grounds near the present site.Previous excavations on Newarke Street have revealed numerous Christian burial grounds near the present site.
Unusually, the recent excavations display a variety of burial traditions.Unusually, the recent excavations display a variety of burial traditions.
One grave possibly even suggests a Pagan burial, with the body laid on its side in a semi-foetal position and the head removed and placed near the feet, alongside two pottery jars that would have held offerings for the journey to the afterlife.One grave possibly even suggests a Pagan burial, with the body laid on its side in a semi-foetal position and the head removed and placed near the feet, alongside two pottery jars that would have held offerings for the journey to the afterlife.
"It is possible from the variety of burials found that the cemetery catered for a range of beliefs that would have been important to people living in Leicester at this time," said Mr Thomas."It is possible from the variety of burials found that the cemetery catered for a range of beliefs that would have been important to people living in Leicester at this time," said Mr Thomas.
The site is earmarked for development.The site is earmarked for development.