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The excavation in which the cists were found - the Mount and Priory ruins, 1845
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The excavation in which the cists were found - the Mount and Priory ruins, 1845
The excavation in which the cists were found - the Mount and Priory ruins, 1845. 11th-century human remains were found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex, during the construction of a railway line. They bones were discovered to be of Gundreda, the founder of the Priory and daughter of William the Conqueror, and of her husband William of Warren, the first Earl of Warren and Surrey. The remains...were found lying about 24 feet below the surface in two square compartments, formed, apparently, by the foundation-walls. Shown here is...the precise locality, with " the Mount, " an artificial elevation, the origin and uses of which are involved in much doubt. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print takes us back to the year 1845, revealing an extraordinary archaeological discovery at the Mount and Priory ruins in Lewes, Sussex. The excavation depicted here unraveled a remarkable piece of history - the resting place of Gundreda, daughter of William the Conqueror and founder of the ancient Priory, along with her husband William of Warren, the first Earl of Warren and Surrey. The image showcases the precise location where these significant findings were made. It features "the Mount" an enigmatic man-made elevation whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. This engraving from Illustrated London News provides a glimpse into this historical moment that forever changed our understanding of Lewes' past. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from bygone times, we are transported to a world filled with curiosity and wonder. The excavation site is meticulously captured, showcasing two square compartments formed by foundation walls where these precious remains lay undisturbed for centuries. This photograph not only captures a pivotal moment in Victorian archaeology but also invites us to reflect on our own mortality and connection to those who came before us. It serves as a reminder that even beneath layers of time and forgotten stories lie tales waiting to be unearthed – fragments that connect us to our shared human heritage. Through this evocative print, we are reminded once again that history has many secrets yet to reveal; it is up to us to listen attentively as it whispers its truths through artifacts like these discovered cists at Mount and Priory ruins.
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