Archaeologists find more than 300 bodies dating back to 15th century, half belonging to children, under Welsh store

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It comes as the trust prepares to wind down its operations in what has been one of the town’s most comprehensive archaeological digs in its history.The trust has now finally completed its excavations at the site on the town’s Bridge Street having discovered 307 skeletons, half of which belong to children.It also revealed details of what experts think is a squashed patterned dish together with a squashed chalice underneath, both of which were buried within the hands of a person.Site supervisor Andrew Shobbrook, from Dyfed Archaeological Trust, said the information unearthed by the dig, which has gone on for more than six months, will be invaluable in painting a picture of Haverfordwest’s past.READ NEXT:- Everything we know about Oakwood Theme Park incident after casualty on rollercoaster- Woman who was refused ambulance after son's seizure saw 'any mum's worst nightmare' while stuck in traffic- The horrific moment a car slams into the back of a taxi at high speed- Baby found unresponsive in Newport- The residents desperately trying to save the last pub in their community"

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