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An extraordinary early medieval cemetery with women’s bodies placed carefully in crouched positions has been found close to the end of an airport runway in Wales.
As well as the human remains, fragments of butchered animal bones and pieces of rare imported glass drinking vessels were found, indicating that it was also a spot for feasting.
The recovered fragments of rare imported glass drinking vessels are believed to be from western France, while some of the animal bones display evidence of butchery and cooking.
Geophysical surveys undertaken in the area during 2021 revealed a number of sites of interest, which the team from Cardiff University’s school of history, archaeology and religion have been investigating.
The researchers initially thought they had discovered an ancient farmstead, but more detailed excavations have revealed a cemetery containing burials dating to the 6th and 7th centuries.
Jessica Morgan, a Cardiff University archaeology student who has worked at Fonmon for the last two summers, said: “It’s brought me closer to my Welsh heritage.
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