English Heritage.
charity responsible for the National Heritage Collection of England
Conquest Man Face Reconstructed; Burial Shows Cosmopolitan Ties
Scientists have unveiled a facial reconstruction of Conquest Man, a 50–60-year-old, just over 5 feet tall, stocky man buried with Scandinavian grave goods in a Norman church believed to be tied to William the Conqueror’s knights. Using DNA, isotopes and forensic analysis, researchers say his continental European ancestry and life during the Norman Conquest shed new light on 11th‑century England and potential ties to the Battle of Hastings.
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About English Heritage
English Heritage is a charity that manages over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. These include prehistoric sites, a battlefield, medieval castles, Roman forts, historic industrial sites, listed ruins, architecturally notable English country houses and historic designed landscapes.
Everything about English Heritage →- Country
- United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- Swindon
- Inception
- April 1, 2015
- Website
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/