Archaeologists uncover 'astounding' set of Roman sculptures on HS2 rail link route
Archaeologists have been working at the old St Mary's Church site in Stoke Mandeville
A hexagonal glass Roman jug was also uncovered with large pieces still intact, despite being in the ground for what is thought to be more than 1,000 years. Dr Wood added: "They are so significant and so remarkable that we would certainly hope that they will end up on display for the local community to see."
Archaeologists have been working on the site and about 3,000 bodies have been removed from the church, which dates back to 1080, and will be reburied elsewhere. Since work began in 2018, the well-preserved walls and structural features of the church have been revealed, along with unusual stone carvings and medieval graffiti including markings believed to be sun dials or witching marks.Find BBC News: East of England on
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