Discover secrets of a mysterious 150-year-old skeleton found by a railway line

Nathan Russell

5 July 2024 at 0:00 am

County archaeologist Emma Hancox will unveil the secrets of the 150-year-old skeleton that was found within an embankment of the Worcester, Bromyard and Leominster railway line in Leigh in 2021 <i>(Image: Worcestershire County Council)</i> — County archaeologist Emma Hancox will unveil the secrets of the 150-year-old skeleton that was found within an embankment of the Worcester, Bromyard and Leominster railway line in Leigh in 2021 *(Image: Worcestershire County Council)*

The fascinating story of a body discovered after being buried for 150 years by a railway line will be revealed in a talk.

The free event, taking place at The Hive on Monday (July 8) at 7pm, will examine the human skeleton discovered within an embankment of the Worcester, Bromyard and Leominster railway in Leigh in 2021.

County archaeologist Emma Hancox, from Worcestershire County Council's Archive & Archaeology Service, will present the findings from scientific analyses and documentary research.

You can book your place at the talk on the Library Events page.

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