Roman Sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey May Hold Medieval Abbot
Tests on a skeleton in a Roman sarcophagus suggest the remains belong to an 11th-century abbot, possibly Ælfwig or Wulfnoth.
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4 publishers have covered this in 5 articles since 20 Oct 2026. Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories published first, on 20 October at 23:10 UTC; The Guardian followed 5h 50m later. The most recent article, from Times of India, appeared on 23 October at 05:39 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian (major outlet), Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories, Times of India, ARTnews.com.
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How it unfolded
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- Phys.org - latest science and technology news storiesMystery skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally have an identity
- The GuardianMystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says
- Times of IndiaTests reveal Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey may hold medieval abbot
- ARTnews.comMystery Skeleton in Roman Sarcophagus Beneath Westminster Abbey May Be a Medieval Abbot, Study Says
- Times of IndiaTests reveal Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey may hold medieval abbot
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- Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says The Guardian ·
- Tests reveal Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey may hold medieval abbot Times of India
- Mystery Skeleton in Roman Sarcophagus Beneath Westminster Abbey May Be a Medieval Abbot, Study Says ARTnews.com
- Tests reveal Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey may hold medieval abbot Times of India
- Mystery skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally have an identity Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
In this story
- Westminster Abbey
- Valerius Amandinus
- Ælfwig
- Wulfnoth