Archaeologists made the 'highly significant discovery'
Archaeologists have uncovered the human remains of hundreds of bodies at a medieval friary in Haverfordwest. The grim discovery was made by Dyfed Archaeological Trust who unearthed the bone remnants on the former site of department store, Ocky White, in the centre of the Welsh town.
It's been suggested that the ''highly significant discovery'' of the bodies could be connected to a historical attack in the 15th century carried out by French and Welsh forces commanded by leader, Owain Glyndwr. It is well known that the town was besieged by the rebel leader's forces in 1405. These friars made it their mission to preach and tend to the poor and sick. The building, which dates back to 1258, was destroyed in 1538 by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries.
Of the medieval friary that also once occupied the same location, Dyfed Archaeological Trust's site manager Andrew Shobbrook told the BBC: "It's quite a prestigious place to be buried. You have a range of people, from the wealthy to general townsfolk."
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