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12/12/2014
Human Skull Left At Church Believed To Be Over 500 Years Old
A human skull left on the doorstep of Lady St Mary's Church in Dorset has been found to be more than 500 years old.
The skull was left wrapped in tissue and inside a bag at the steps of the church in July. Carbon dating has now found that it dates to the 15th Century.
Police said they have been unable to trace who left the remains and have now closed the case.
(MH/CD)
The skull was left wrapped in tissue and inside a bag at the steps of the church in July. Carbon dating has now found that it dates to the 15th Century.
Police said they have been unable to trace who left the remains and have now closed the case.
(MH/CD)
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