Ancient Baby Remains Found in Bishop Auckland Renovation
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26 claimsThe baby may have died as long as 300 years ago, according to an inquest.
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Contractors renovating a flat above a pizza shop in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, discovered the remains under floorboards in July 2024.
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Police have been unable to determine the cause of death.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat caused the baby's death?
Who were the baby's parents or guardians?
Why was the baby wrapped in a 1910 newspaper when carbon dating suggests he lived between 1726 and 1812?
How did the baby end up under the floorboards of the Victorian property?
Was the baby stillborn or did he die after birth?
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