Mystery of the Cornish Skeletons - Launceston, Cornwall

Mystery of the Cornish Skeletons - Launceston, Cornwall S2E2 - Mystery of the Cornish Skeletons - Launceston, Cornwall 1997

Filmed between 22 and 24 March 1996. A local landowner has discovered human bones while installing water pipes. It is known to be the site of a former leper hospital, and a major crossing between Devon and Cornwall. How much more can Time Team discover about it? Phil uncovers a complete skeleton which has received a Christian burial, and which Osteoarchaeologist Margaret Cox identifies as a young adult female. She also examines the bone fragments for signs of leprosy. Juliet Griffin makes a herbal poultice to dress the lepers' wounds. Robin Bush looks at the 13th century charter granted to the hospital.

  • Released: 1997-01-12
  • Runtime: 50 minutes
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  • Stars: Tony Robinson, Carenza Lewis, Phil Harding, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth, Mick Aston, Victor Ambrus, Sue Francis
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