Historic Church Unearthed in York’s City Center

News September 16, 2013

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YORK, ENGLAND—A church dating to the Victorian era and possibly back to the medieval period has been uncovered in King’s Square, York, which is being refurbished. “Over the next couple of weeks the archaeologists will clean and record the remains of the church and remove any burials that might be affected by the resurfacing works,” said archaeologist John Oxley for the City of York Council.

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