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HS2: Archaeologists find one of the largest ever Anglo-Saxon burial sites under section of railway construction

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An Anglo-Saxon burial ground with 138 graves found along the route of HS2 is one of the largest ever uncovered in the UK, experts have said. A skeleton with a weapon embedded in it, jewellery and weapons were among the finds in Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

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BBC News

Anglo-Saxon burial ground unearthed at HS2 site in Buckinghamshire

Nearly 140 graves, a skeleton with a spear point embedded in it, jewellery and weapons are among the finds.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Stunning’ Anglo-Saxon burial site found along HS2 route

Remains of more than 140 people found at site in Buckinghamshire, along with trove of personal items

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Anglo-Saxon burial site with nearly 140 graves found along HS2 route

Man found with weapon believed to have killed him, still in his skeleton

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Archaeologists blown away by ‘stunning’ Anglo-Saxon finds at HS2 site in Buckinghamshire

AN ENGLISH "Dark Age" is being illuminated thanks to the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Buckinghamshire, along the route of the HS2 railway project.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Archaeologists working on HS2 site uncover body of 6th century spear victim

Archaeologists uncovered around 140 graves, including a man aged 17 to 24 run through with the iron spike. Other items from the 5th and 6th century included 89 brooches, 2,000 amber beads and 51 knives

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Video: Ancient burial site unearthed along planned British railway route - CNN Video

Archaeologists say they have discovered one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial grounds ever uncovered in Britain during excavations ahead of a high speed rail project.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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