Photos have shown the scene at Peterborough’s Queensgate Roundabout where seven human skeletons were discovered by construction workers.
Believed to be from a former Medieval cemetery on the roundabout site, the bones were unearthed during excavations for the CityLink project.
The long-forgotten Medieval cemetery was later redeveloped during the 19th century at Peterborough’s Parish Burial Ground.
In use between 1805 and 1858, the Parish Burial Ground was located on a three-acre site at the bottom of Cowgate, covering the present-day Queensgate Roundabout.
Peterborough City Council has confirmed that CityLink works may be delayed by four weeks as a result of the skeleton discoveries.
The Council has obtained an archaeological licence and appointed an archaeologist to ensure the skeletons are reburied in line with national guidelines.
Photos from the scene taken today (Wednesday, July 29) show white sheets covering where some of the skeletons were discovered.
Scroll down to see more photos from the scene:
1. Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered
Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered Photo: Stephen Briggs
2. Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered
Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered Photo: Stephen Briggs
3. Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered
Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered Photo: Stephen Briggs
4. Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered
Aerial photos show Queensgate roundabout construction site where seven skeletons were discovered Photo: Stephen Briggs