"Unearthing a Rare Roman Funerary Bed in Central London"

Archaeologists excavating in central London have unearthed a Roman oak bed, believed to have been used to carry a deceased person to their grave, along with a trove of well-preserved artifacts dating back centuries. The finds, including the first complete example of a Roman funerary bed ever found in Britain, were preserved by the water-logged soil around the lost river Fleet. The site also yielded five well-preserved oak coffins, personal possessions, and evidence of various historical periods, from Roman times to the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. The discoveries were made in advance of a large office development, and the artifacts are currently undergoing conservation with plans for public display in the new buildings.