Roman aristocrat's skeletal bones found in a secret lead coffin

The remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed by archaeologists in northern England, believed to be more than 1,000 years old. The skeleton was found in a lead coffin in a hidden cemetery in the city of Leeds last year, and the remains of 62 people were dug up at the site near Garforth. The dead are thought to include people from both the late Roman and early Saxon era, as burial customs of both eras were found in the graves. Archaeologists believe the burial practices found on the site could indicate early Christian beliefs, along with Saxon burial. The remains will undergo testing and analysis, including carbon dating, which the team hope will help establish precise time frames, as well as details of individuals' diets and ancestry. The lead coffin is expected to go on display at Leeds City Museum.