Intriguing new discoveries in a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery surrounding the women buried there.
They’ve found what appears to be a small building and have unearthed domestic and decorative artefacts, including exquisite coloured glass beads.
So far 58 skeletons, dating to the 6th or 7th Century, have been uncovered at the site. What’s unusual is that nearly all belonged to women.
The new finds add to growing evidence that the burial ground was part of an early female religious community.