Human bones thought to be Roman (Malmesbury)

BBC ^ | Wednesday, 2 November 2005 | staff

[SunkenCiv]

[A]rchaeologists now say the skeletons could date back 2000 years due to the non-Christian burial style. Simon Haggarty, Director of The Old Bell, said: "The hotel dates back to 1220 so it's not surprising that these bones are even earlier than that."

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[SWAMPSNIPER]

BBC gives just enough story to whet your interest, and drops the ball!

[SunkenCiv]

Probably the dead guy tried skippin' out on the bill at the inn that stood on the same site in Roman times. ;') Or died of food poisoning from eating there. ;')

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[Max in Utah]

The Old Bell: built in 1220 and reputed to be the oldest purpose built hotel in England.

[SunkenCiv]

Looks cool! Wonder where the rest room is though...