The mysterious medieval discovery that baffles archaeologists
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· 12 May 2024
Can an entire medieval manor disappear into thin air, leaving no trace? This is the question that a group of archaeologists from Wassex Archeology asked themselves, after reporting the discovery of the foundations of an imposing 900-year-old building, which occurred during excavations to build a new residential complex in the county of Somerset. The excavation made it possible to bring to light parts of very valuable floors, tiles and other artefacts. But a mystery baffles researchers: what happened to the walls, doors, windows and other materials that are usually used in a large manor? The team of archaeologists had only a couple of week...