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Ancient Bone Box Unearthed, Revealing 8,000 Years of History

1/8/2026

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Archaeologists found a carved bone box dating to the late Roman period at Milestone Ground in Broadway, Worcestershire, placed in the grave of a young woman.
The excavation at Milestone Ground revealed 8,000 years of human activity at the site.
Jamie Wilkins, the excavation leader, described the find as extraordinary and said it could yield new insights into the lives, beliefs, and craftsmanship of the north Cotswolds inhabitants.

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Archaeologists found a carved bone box dating to the late Roman period at Milestone Ground in Broadway, Worcestershire, placed in the grave of a young woman.
The excavation at Milestone Ground revealed 8,000 years of human activity at the site.
Jamie Wilkins, the excavation leader, described the find as extraordinary and said it could yield new insights into the lives, beliefs, and craftsmanship of the north Cotswolds inhabitants.