Roman headless remains found in Wintringham by archaeologists

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The find in Cambridgeshire, which includes evidence of Iron Age settlements, dates back 2,500 years.

A number of decapitated skeletons have been uncovered by archaeologists at a Roman burial site.

The Oxford Archaeology team also discovered Roman coins, brooches, a large lead lid or platter, and numerous pottery vessels.Image source,Experts said the decapitated skeletons dated back to the third century AD, with 11 out of the 17 burials having their heads positioned by the feet.

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