Skeleton unearthed at an Anglo Saxon burial ground
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| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
| Picture Reference | Mit_TomFrancis_Ln242 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Photographer / Origin of Photo | Tom Francis |
| Notes / History | The area of Morden Road, opposite Mitcham tram station, was the site of one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial grounds in the south-east. Throughout the Victorian era local physic gardeners discovered bones and metal trinkets when planting crops. During the 1920s local landowner Colonel Bidder excavated much of the site. A much larger dig was organised by the Museum of London Archaeological Service during the 1980s. This unearthed a large assortment of human remains, weaponry, jewellery and domestic goods, examples of which are now displayed at the museum. |
