Medieval Bones and Clothing Found in North Yorkshire to Go on Display

Rare medieval artefacts found under Richmond market set for display

Medieval discoveries made beneath a North Yorkshire market place are going on display just a few metres from where they were unearthed.

Medieval bones and clothing found in North Yorkshire to go on display

The discoveries were made in medieval pits under Richmond's market place

Surprise Finds Under Richmond Market Place Gifted To Richmondshire Museum

Richmond’s historic past has been put into the spotlight as medieval items are set to be displayed at a museum just metres away from where they were uncovered. In 2024, North Yorkshire Council’s highways officers were surprised to find medieval pits containing bones and clothing under Richmond’s market place during resurfacing works. A team of archaeologists were called upon, and conservation work to the artefacts was carried out. The finds have…