Human remains have been found in a ruined church at the heart of Castle Park following a three-day survey by archaeologists. Their find has shed light on the history of Bristol’s oldest place of worship – as well as uncovering new mysteries to solve.
The team from Wessex Archaeology was on site at St Peter’s Church from Wednesday (July 20) to Friday)July 22), digging trenches to learn what lies beneath the ruin’s floor as part of efforts to restore the bomb-blasted site. St Peter’s dates back to 1106, when its stone tower was constructed – the rest of the building has been dated to the 15th century.
But it was consumed by fire during the Bristol Blitz of November 1940, leaving only its exterior walls standing. These walls were shored up after the war, preserving the building’s remains as a memorial to the victims of the bombing. The church has remained locked for years, with no one allowed inside for safety reasons.
