Archaeologists uncover skeleton at site of one of Britain's bloodiest battles

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A skeleton believed to date from one of England's bloodiest military engagements has been unearthed at a North Yorkshire manor house.The skeleton was discovered at Towton Hall, located near Tadcaster, during operations to remove a tree close to the 18th-century property.Archaeologists believe the bones are connected to the Battle of Towton, a pivotal clash in the War of the Roses that took place in 1461.Tim Sutherland, who leads the Towton Battlefield Archaeology Project, confirmed the remains will be exhumed at a later date.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "It's very rare that you can find an archaeological event from such a closely dated part of history," he said.The battle on March 29, 1461, saw the forces of Henry VI, representing the House of Lancaster, face those of Edward IV from the House of York.This latest find is not the first at the location, with the Towton Battlefield Archaeology Project having uncovered several skeletons at the hall over three decades."In July 1996,...

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