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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Archaeology => Topic started by: catfish1957 on August 20, 2021, 04:08:26 pm

Title: Archaeologists find 'lost' monastery ruled by Queen of Mercia
Post by: catfish1957 on August 20, 2021, 04:08:26 pm

https://phys.org/news/2021-08-archaeologists-lost-monastery-queen-mercia.html (https://phys.org/news/2021-08-archaeologists-lost-monastery-queen-mercia.html)

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The discovery of an Anglo-Saxon monastery in Berkshire, unearthed this summer by archaeologists, gives unique insight into the life of one of the most powerful women of the Early Middle Ages and her likely final resting place.


The location of the 8th century monastery in the Berkshire village of Cookham, on the banks of the Thames, was a mystery until now, despite being well known from contemporary historical sources. Written records show it was placed under the rule of a royal abbess: Queen Cynethryth, the widow of the powerful King Offa of Mercia.

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Maybe the biggest archeological find in UK since Richard III's remains were found

Title: Re: Archaeologists find 'lost' monastery ruled by Queen of Mercia
Post by: rustynail on August 20, 2021, 04:41:38 pm

That was interesting, thanks.