The find of 240 skeletons made the redevelopment of a department store significantly more expensive.
Dyfed Archaeological Trust had been in search of the St Saviour's Priory, founded by a Dominican order of monks in about 1256, which was located in the area, but the exact location was unknown.
Hundreds of skeletons were found in the ancient burial ground, with roughly half of them being children. A mysterious puncture wound was also found in one of the skulls excavated, which may provide evidence of Haverfordwest's medieval warfare.Ocky White was a popular shopping mainstay for more than a century before its riverside premises closed in 2013, in March the council heard the overall cost amounted to just short of £6m, including a building purchase cost of £288,000.
Councillor Paul Miller said "there certainly was" overspending with the finding of the bones and that the building has massively increased project costs to the council. "It has been wildly expensive, but we are confident it will make a huge and significantly positive contribution to Haverfordwest when it is completed this year," he said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Selena Gomez's ‘naked disco nails' are set to be a huge manicure trendCelebrity manicurist Tom Bachik created this gorgeous sparkly nail look on Selena Gomez for the red carpet recently – here’s how to copy the look yourself this season
Read more »
Childcare shortage 'costs £27,000,000,000 a year'A study shows a lack of affordable and accessible childcare is costing us £27 billion a year because mums are missing out on £9.4 billion in earnings.
Read more »
Russia and Iran hesitate over co-operation as west warns of costs\n\t\t\tGet local insights from Lisbon to Moscow with an unrivalled network of journalists across Europe,\n\t\t\texpert analysis, our dedicated ‘Brussels Briefing’ newsletter. Customise your myFT page to track\n\t\t\tthe countries of your choice.\n\t\t
Read more »
Hundreds of community pharmacies 'could close due to rising costs'The most recent contract signed with NHS England and the government to fund community pharmacies is said to be no longer fit for purpose, given the rise in costs.
Read more »
Greggs plans to open 150 new stores despite elevated pay and energy costsThe company says it expects to see an impact from elevated levels of inflation throughout 2023 but it says its value offer is proving attractive as the cost of living crisis continues.
Read more »