This report contains an assessment of the Human Remains from the excavation. The report was written by Don Walker, but has been edited for web by Chaz Morse and Guy Hunt. For a full index of the assessment reports, please see the assessment report index.
Guy reflects on an amazing week of discoveries and also on the element of trial and error within the archaeological method.
Ruth’s journal entry on the excitement of excavating a skeleton.
Guy reflects on the discovery of a Roman funerary building and on the diversity of belief in the Roman world as seen in the Eastern Cemetery.
This article provides information about the types of diseases and causes of death that can be identified from evidence found at Prescot Street.
This article provides an overview of the types of burial practises that can be identified from the excavations that have taken place in the East London Roman cemetery area.
Liz’s latest journal entry for 17th June, about cremation burials, inhumation burials and the process of excavating them.
Ashley’s Supervisor’s Report for the 6th June
David Ross – his first week
Filed Officers report for the period ending 22nd May 2008
Journal entry by Sara Clancy
Guy reflects on going away on holiday from the site and also on our progress in finishing up in Zone 1 as we move into Zone 2.
Video episode 2 following the conservation of the first cremation on site and catching up with progress on site.
Ashley reflects on the work he has been doing over the last couple of weeks.
Guy presents and update on progress on site and comments on a few areas he has found interesting over the past weeks.
A short article about Roman funerals and burials, aimed at a younger audience.
Further information on excavations of the East London Roman Cemetery undertaken by other archaeological organisations.