Early Medieval cemetery, Centenary Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon

Description of this historic site

A series of sixteen graves, dating from between the 7th and 9th centuries, were recorded during flood compensation works in Centenary Gardens. The burials were mostly adults and displayed a range of pathologies, indicating joint disease, infections and dental disease.

Notes about this historic site

1 A series of sixteen graves, dating from between the 7th and 9th centuries, were recorded during flood compensation works in Centenary Gardens. The burials were mostly adults and displayed a range of pathologies, indicating joint disease, infections and dental disease. No boundary feature was identified for the cemetery, and it is possible it extends outwith the area indicated.