Experts say the discovery of the remains transforms their understanding of Malmesbury Abbey's history.
The remains of at least 24 people dating back to the seventh century have been unearthed in a hotel garden in Wiltshire .
Historian Tony McAleavy said: "This discovery literally transforms our understanding of the birth of Malmesbury Abbey in the seventh and eighth centuries. The dig took place on Saturday 6 July as part of a month-long celebration of the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan becoming the First King of all England.One of the team working in the grounds of The Old Bell HotelProject manager Alex Thomson said: “These finds were a huge surprise to us all. This dating is incredibly exciting and adds a huge amount to the story of Saxon Malmesbury.
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