"But the skeletons of adults, children and babies have already been scientifically dated to the 14th century and one of them is a confirmed case of scurvy, a vitamin deficiency disease brought on by poor diet and common among impoverished people of that era.Although I'm probably hoping for it to be a plague site since I'm immersed in my book at the moment. Would be cool it it was though.
Because Bawtry was an inland port during the 13th and 14th century it could be some of the remains may have belonged to foreigners."
Friday, September 24, 2010
14th Century Burial Site Unearthed
Could this be a burial site for plague victims?
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