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Farmer Finds Human Bones Amid Somerset Floods

2/11/2025

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On January 29, 2023, after devastating floods from the River Yeo, farmer Stephen Bartlett stumbled upon human bones near St Mary’s Church in Mudford, Somerset. Fearing they could be lost to the waters, he carefully gathered the remains and brought them home. Now, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is investigating the possible disruption of graves in the area.

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On January 29, 2023, after devastating floods from the River Yeo, farmer Stephen Bartlett stumbled upon human bones near St Mary’s Church in Mudford, Somerset. Fearing they could be lost to the waters, he carefully gathered the remains and brought them home. Now, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is investigating the possible disruption of graves in the area.