Ipswich waterfront Saxon dig unearths 300 graves
An archaeological dig at Ipswich waterfront has unearthed 300 skeletons and evidence of an old church.
The excavation is taking place before 386 homes are built on Great Whip Street by Genesis Housing Association.
It is believed the Saxons occupied the site in the 7th Century and burials are believed to have taken place there until the 16th Century.
Apparently they’re going to cover them up again? Odd, because near the end it mentions building over them, but I can’t imagine they’re returning the skeletons to the graves or just studying them in situ.
