Ancient human bones found beneath Norwich city-centre pavement by workmen reburied

The bones were discovered under a pavement in a city centre on Monday. Credit: ITV Anglia
The bones were discovered under a pavement in a city centre on Monday. Credit: ITV News Anglia

A collection of human bones that were discovered under a city centre pavement have been examined by an archaeologist and reburied.

Workers who were digging to lay fibre optic cables near St Andrew's Church near Bridewell Alley in Norwich made the discovery and alerted the police at 8.59pm on Monday.

Norfolk police say the bones have been examined by an archaeologist and are believed to be ancient human bones.

Norfolk police say an archaeologist examined the bones and believe them to be ancient human bones. Credit: ITV News Anglia

A police cordon was put in place while investigators examined the scene.

The bones have now been returned to the site and the contractor carrying out the work will liaise with Norfolk County Council about ongoing works on the site, Norfolk police say.

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