Archaeologists Uncover An Entire Medieval Village Killed By The Plague

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Archaeologists uncovered a mass grave near Thornton Abbey in North Lincolnshire containing the remains of 48 individuals, including adults and children. DNA analysis confirmed the cause of death as the Black Death, marking the first plague pit found in the British countryside. 00:00 Bronze Age Siege 12:30 Plague Village 21:50 Stone Age Loch 31:37 Lindisfarne 42:54 Iron Age Brocks Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. To get in touch please email [email protected]. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u