Medieval Abbot Found in Roman Coffin at Westminster Abbey
Excavations at Westminster Abbey revealed a medieval abbot's remains inside a Roman coffin dated between AD 987 and 1052. Possible identities include Ælfwig and Wulfnoth, former leaders of the Westminster Benedictine monastery. The coffin, discovered in the 19th century, features elaborate inscriptions and has been preserved for historical study and public viewing.
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