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Crossrail project unearths Black Death burials

March 18th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Excavations for London’s Crossrail project have uncovered bodies dating back to the time of the Black Death. Thirteen bodies have

October 18th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

An archaeological survey performed prior to Crossrail construction in London has turned up evidence of a Bronze Age transportation route.

October 18th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

The remains of more than 500 individuals, some of which date back to medieval times, have been uncovered at a

August 13th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists excavating a mass grave in London’s East End have discovered that those buried there died as a result of

June 13th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Construction work on Olympic Park in east London has prompted an archaeological survey which has turned up myriad artifacts which

June 8th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists in London have unearthed an early pre-Globe playhouse used by William Shakespeare where Romeo and Juliet and Henry V

March 27th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

A London shipyard which closed in 1912 has been uncovered by construction work on the London Crossrail. The HMS Warrior,

October 7th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Tunnel construction in London has unearthed the bones of prehistoric animals which bear markings of being butchered by humans. The