A Warwickshire archaeology team has started the process of examining a suspected child coffin found in a field in the Leicestershire village of Witherley.
Metal detectorist, Chris Wright, pinpointed the coffin and immediately called in Leicestershire Country Council.
Senior planning archaeologist, Teresa Hawtin, approached Archaeology Warwickshire on behalf of Mr Wright, as specialist archaeological procedures were required.
She was able to advise Mr Wright that the coffin could not be moved without Ministry of Justice approval.
Senior planning archaeologist, Teresa Hawtin, approached Archaeology Warwickshire on behalf of Mr Wright, as specialist archaeological procedures were required.
She was able to advise Mr Wright that the coffin could not be moved without Ministry of Justice approval.
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