Medieval Friary excavation unearths human remains

Archaeologists in Scotland at working to excavate the remains of a medieval friary that was destroyed during the Reformation in 1559.

Archaeologists say it is unclear if the skeletal parts of the individual, discovered opposite Stirling Railway Station, date from the foundation of the nearby medieval friary, in 1233, or several centuries later.

“This is an exciting and totally fascinating find,” said Murray Cook, the Archaeologist for Stirling Council.

“For Stirling, this is the first time that a medieval site has been subject to modern excavation on this scale.

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Story: Ben Miller, Culture24 | Photo: GUARD Archaeology Ltd