Historic England.
executive non-departmental public body of the British Government, tasked with protecting the historical environment 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 Historic England
Historic England is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is tasked with protecting the historic environment of England by preserving and listing historic buildings, scheduling ancient monuments, registering historic parks and gardens, advising central and local government, and promoting the public's enjoyment of, and advancing their knowledge of, ancient monuments and historic buildings.
Everything about Historic England →- Country
- United Kingdom
- Inception
- 1984
- Website
- https://historicengland.org.uk/