Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens

Published: 4/23/2025
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Archaeologists are unraveling the mysteries of a medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport, with surprising findings of a female-majority population buried in the 6th or 7th Century. Unusual burial positions, signs of manual labor on bones, and hints of wealth raise questions about this unique community's identity. Intriguing artefacts and unexpected burials, such as a woman tossed into a ditch, continue to perplex researchers, adding more layers to the intriguing puzzle as the excavation work progresses.