Seven ancient bodies were found beneath the floor of a former charity shop in Hexham.

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notified the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and permission was granted for their exhumation. Fortunately the MoJ determined police intervention was unnecessary as the bones were not associated with recent criminal activity.<figure id="9f23"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*KD2kBEnApfPKf-0Q"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@supergios?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Jonny Gios</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure>Ongoing analysis of the skeletal remains is underway and any further construction work will be conducted under archaeological supervision. The bodies will be accorded a Christian burial and receive blessings from a priest. Once the analysis and necessary procedures are completed plans are in place to reinter the remains in Hexham.This unexpected discovery beneath the charity shop adds a new layer to Hexham’s historical narrative shedding light on its medieval past. The findings contribute to a wide understanding of the community’s evolution and provide an intriguing glimpse into the lives of individuals who lived centuries ago.<a href="https://medium.com/@imhamzashafiq1">Please follow</a> me and <a href="https://medium.com/subscribe/@imhamzashafiq1">subscribe to my </a>profile for inspiring and entertaining stories.<div id="f763" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/did-christopher-columbus-discover-america-31692e879104"> <div>

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The medieval bones were uncovered by builders who were installing a lift on the premises

7th century Hexham crypt: Source: Wikipedia

In a surprising discovery, the skeletal remains of seven individuals were found beneath the floor of a former charity shop in Hexham Northumberland. formerly belonging to the Scope charity. Craig Huddart, the chief executive of archaeology firm The Rocket Group expressed excitement about the find emphasizing that there was no prior expectation of discovering human remains.

According to Huddart, the bodies were originally interred beneath the floor of a chapel on the site indicating that they likely date back to the medieval period. The shop’s location on Beaumont Street near Hexham Abbey suggests its historical connection to the abbey precinct which goes back to the 7th century.

The discovery provides archaeologists a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the history of medieval Hexham. Upon finding the remains an on-site archaeologist immediately notified the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and permission was granted for their exhumation. Fortunately the MoJ determined police intervention was unnecessary as the bones were not associated with recent criminal activity.

Ongoing analysis of the skeletal remains is underway and any further construction work will be conducted under archaeological supervision. The bodies will be accorded a Christian burial and receive blessings from a priest. Once the analysis and necessary procedures are completed plans are in place to reinter the remains in Hexham.

This unexpected discovery beneath the charity shop adds a new layer to Hexham’s historical narrative shedding light on its medieval past. The findings contribute to a wide understanding of the community’s evolution and provide an intriguing glimpse into the lives of individuals who lived centuries ago.

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