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12/08/2014
Suspected Human Remains Found In Roman Cave
Two men exploring an old Roman copper mine have uncovered what are believed to be human remains.
Dyfed-Powys Police say that the discovery was made at Llanymynech caves near Welshpool in Powys.
A forensic examination is to be carried out on the bones to establish how old they might be.
It is understood that a number of Roman artefacts have been found in the mine including a horde of silver coins and a number of burials have been uncovered in and around the mine.
(MH/CD)
Dyfed-Powys Police say that the discovery was made at Llanymynech caves near Welshpool in Powys.
A forensic examination is to be carried out on the bones to establish how old they might be.
It is understood that a number of Roman artefacts have been found in the mine including a horde of silver coins and a number of burials have been uncovered in and around the mine.
(MH/CD)
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