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Pensioner Phil Hancock wants a reminder installed on Roundway Hill so people remember where 600 troops died on the hill in 1643

Devizes burial pit mystery

1 posted on 01/03/2010 10:48:19 AM PST by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 01/03/2010 10:48:50 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Happy New Year!)
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There are some 60 yew trees planted. Some mark the graves." Yew trees are frequently evidence of mourning.

Yew trees are believed to be able to live 1000 years. These trees could easily have been planted over the graves.

4 posted on 01/03/2010 11:04:00 AM PST by Pontiac
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