Leicester Update 29.8.12
The archaeological investigation of the site of the former Greyfriars in Leicester, where Richard III was buried, started at the end of last week.
The project started by using ground-penetrating radar to help find the best places to dig. Over the weekend machinery was brought in to dig two trenches in the opposite direction of the where the walls of the church are expected to be (running west to east). As with all archaeological digs, the most recently deposited material is on top, so the researchers will have to dig through several layers till they reach the one where the medieval church is expected to be.
Yesterday the University of Leicester announced that they discovered several remains, which are believed to be medieval walls, but this would need further assessment. If these remains turn out to be from the walls of the church, this would give the archaeologists vital clues on where are the best places to dig.
The University also announced that the dig is being filmed for “a forthcoming Channel 4 documentary to be aired later this year”. After the rather negative remarks most of us received when we send emails urging Channel 4 to make such a documentary, irrespective of whether Richard’s remains were found or not, this sounds more positive.
Keep up to date with the latest developments on site at the University of Leicester.
And last but not least, I would like a share cartoon with you which my Google Alert found for me. Click here, but disregard the hump!
Tags: Archaeology, Leicester, Leicester Greyfriars Dig, Richard