In this episode, we investigate a medieval skeleton found near Lewes, Sussex, initially suspected to be a casualty of the Battle of Lewes in the 12th century. But with radiocarbon dating revealing an even older origin, possibly the Norman era, the research team delves into whether this could be the first skeletal link to the Battle of Hastings...

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University Of York

Malin Holst: Osteoarcheologist, University Of York

Chris Whittick: Senior Archivist, East Sussex County Council

Luke Barber: Research Officer, Sussex Archaeology Society

John Bleach: Sussex Archaeological Society

Greg Chuter: Assistant County Archaeologist, East Sussex County Council

Edwina Livesey: Sussex Archaeological Society

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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